Q. With reference to the ASEAN-India summit, consider the following statements::
1.The primary objective of the summit is to enhance cooperation and strengthen relations between ASEAN and India in various fields, including politics, economics, security, culture, and people-to-people ties.
2.The first ASEAN-India summit was held in Singapore.
3.The recent ASEAN-India summit included discussions about reducing reliance on the US dollar..
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The primary objective of the summit is to enhance cooperation and strengthen relations between ASEAN and India in various fields, including politics, economics, security, culture, and people-to-people ties.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The ASEAN-India summit was started in 2002 in Cambodia. In the recent meeting, the Prime Minister of India presented a 12-point proposal for strengthening India – ASEAN cooperation covering connectivity, digital transformation, trade and economic engagement, addressing contemporary challenges, people-to-people contacts and deepening strategic engagement. De-dollarization was not part of the proposal.
Source: ForumIAS
