Which bank has approved a loan to build India’s longest river bridge?
A. SBI
B. World Bank
C. ADB
D. IDBI Bank
Answer:C
Which bank has approved a loan to build India’s longest river bridge?
A. SBI B. World Bank C. ADB D. IDBI Bank
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank on 24th June 2016 approved USD 500 million loan to build a road bridge across the river Ganga near Patna in Bihar. This 9.8 km bridge will be India’s longest river bridge. It will provide vital transport links between northern and southern parts of Bihar and with neighbouring Nepal. A key feature will be year round embarkment access for 250,000 inhabitants of the Ragophur Diara river island ending reliance on boats and seasonal pontoon bridges as only link to Patna. Bihar government will provide support equivalent to 215 million US dollars Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App.