Question

India recently signed signed a $251 million loan with ADB, for urban flood protection and management in which city?

• A. Mumbai
• B. Chennai
• C. Thiruvananthapuram
• D. Guwahati

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Chennai

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $251 million loan for integrated urban flood protection and management in the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar basin. It aims to strengthen the capacity of Chennai city to floods. The project will build flood protection infrastructure as well as strengthen the Greater Chennai Corporation and communities for better preparedness.