International Relations

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct: The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) announced by the Government of India is an open, inclusive, non-treaty-based global initiative for mitigating challenges especially in the maritime domain through practical cooperation in seven thematic areas: (a) Maritime Security; (b) Maritime Ecology; (c) Maritime Resources; (d) Capacity Building and Resource Sharing; (e) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; (f) Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation; and (g) Trade, Connectivity and Maritime Transport.

Statement 2 is correct: The IPOI seeks to build a sense of community by creating new partnerships with like-minded countries spanning the expanse from the shores of East Africa to the western Pacific Ocean. India is encouraging other countries to join the IPOI and also lead some thematic areas under the Initiative.

Statement 3 is correct: The IPOI builds upon the “Security and Growth for All in the Region” (SAGAR) initiative announced by Prime Minister Modi in 2015 which encourages States to enhance efforts towards conservation and sustainable use of the maritime domain, and to take meaningful steps to create a safe, secure and stable maritime domain.