UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 97 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on Bimstec Centres and Locations

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment)

A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory

B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre

C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate

D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility

List II (Location)

1. NOIDA

2. Bengaluru

3. Colombo

4. Thimphu

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
  2. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
  3. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
  4. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
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Answer: C. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

BIMSTEC stands for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. It promotes regional collaboration among its seven member countries in areas such as trade, energy, technology, culture, and climate cooperation. BIMSTEC operates specialized centres across different member countries to encourage technical cooperation and utilize regional expertise instead of concentrating all institutions in one location.

The BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory is located in Thimphu, Bhutan, to promote cultural cooperation among member states. Hence A pairs with 4.

The BIMSTEC Energy Centre is located in Bengaluru, India, and works to strengthen regional energy cooperation and information sharing. Hence B pairs with 2.

The BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate is located in NOIDA, India, and focuses on weather forecasting and climate research. Hence C pairs with 1.

The BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and supports technology transfer and capacity building among member countries. Hence D pairs with 3.

The correct sequence is A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3, so the answer is Option (c).

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