In which year did the India - Sri Lanka Accord for Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) take place?
1. 1986
2. 1987
3. 1988
4. 1989
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - 2 (1987)
1987: Indo-Sri Lanka Accord; Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) operation in Sri Lanka (1987-90).
On July 29, 1987, in Colombo, an important agreement was reached between Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President J R Jayewardene. This historic accord aimed to facilitate the resolution of the Sri Lankan civil war and led to the deployment of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka.