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Nainativu, Neduntheevu and Analaitivu

2021 FEB 10

Preliminary   > Geography   >   Miscellaneous   >   Places in news

Why in news?

  • Srilankan Cabinet approved a proposal to involve Chinese investments to install ‘hybrid renewable energy systems’ in Nainativu, Delft or Neduntheevu, and Analaitivu islands.

About the project:

  • The project will involve Sinosoar-Etechwin Joint Venture in China and will aim to install ‘hybrid renewable energy systems’ in Nainativu, Delft or Neduntheevu, and Analaitivu.
  • The project is funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB).
  • Delft island is one of the closest points to India from northern Sri Lanka.
  • The three islands, where the energy systems are coming up, are home to a few thousand people.
  • Following years of neglect, the islands have remained much less developed compared to Jaffna peninsula.
  • The islands are connected to the Jaffna peninsula by a limited ferry service, managed mostly by the Sri Lankan Navy.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Consider the following statements:
1.Katchatheevu is an uninhabited island in Palk Strait administered by Sri Lanka.
2.Vaigai river of Tamil Nadu flows into Palk Strait.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question