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UPSC 2006: What is the new administrative capital proposed for Myanmar?
(a)Bassein
(b)Mandalay
(c)Myitkyina
(d)Pyinmana
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In November 2005 the Myanmar military government began shifting ministries from Yangon to the Pyinmana area, announcing Pyinmana as the site of the country’s new administrative capital (later named Nay Pyi Taw). ([burmese.voanews.com](https://burmese.voanews.com/a/a-27-2005-11-07-voa2-93497994/1230342.html?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2006, GS Paper 1, as Question 9. It falls under Current Affairs > International Relations & Treaties.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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