Which country has signed with Pakistan a memorandum of subsidiary agreement for ‘Climate Resilient and Adaptive Water Allocation in Pakistan’ project?
ASaudi Arabia
BMalaysia
CAustralia
DChina
Correct answer
C. Australia
Explanation
Faced with water estimation challenges in view of changing climate conditions, Pakistan is expected to get further technical and financial support from the Australian government to develop capabilities for intra-season water availability forecasting over a period of five years, ending 2029. Under this agreement, Australia will provide AUD 3 million for the project which is to be completed in a period of five years, i.e., till 2029.