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BIMSTEC agriculture ministers in Kathmandu

9 April 20251 min readBIMSTEC

Asked by UPSCPrelims 2026, 20252 PYQs

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What happened

The Agriculture Minister led India at the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Kathmandu [PIB].

Background

All seven members attended [PIB].

Why it matters

BIMSTEC farm ministers are working on regional food security.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II IR

As per PIB (2025-04-09): the Agriculture Minister led India at the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Kathmandu.
BIMSTEC farm ministers are working on regional food security.

Quotable data point
The Agriculture Minister led India at the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Kathmandu.
PIB: BIMSTEC agriculture, 9 Apr 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: none.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

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Venue

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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ExplainerBIMSTEC: Members, Charter, Sectors of Cooperation, Bangkok Summit 2025 and Why India Prefers It to SAARC (UPSC Notes + PYQs)

Official source: PIB: BIMSTEC agriculture, 9 Apr 2025

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