Political Science · India's Foreign Policy
UGC NET 2023 Political Science
What is the name of the exercise/initiative launched by India to link Indian Ocean Rim countries?
ASAGAR ✓ Correct
BMilan
CProject Mausam
DMalabar Exercise
Correct answer: (A) SAGAR — The initiative is SAGAR, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The initiative is SAGAR, so that is the answer.
★SAGAR stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region.
★India launched it in 2015 as its vision for the Indian Ocean region.
★It promotes cooperation, maritime security and sustainable development among rim countries.
★Milan, by contrast, is a multinational naval exercise hosted by India.
★Project Mausam is a cultural-maritime heritage initiative across the Indian Ocean.
★The Malabar Exercise is a naval drill involving India, the US, Japan and Australia.
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