Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia
Question:
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
Options:
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer:
2
Explanation:
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.