With reference to the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) consider the following statements:1.It is the official platform for the African-Indian relations.2.The first two summits of IAFS followed the Banjul formula.3.Benin is one of its permanent members.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. With reference to the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) consider the following statements::
1.It is the official platform for the African-Indian relations.
2.The first two summits of IAFS followed the Banjul formula.
3.Benin is one of its permanent members..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. IAFS is the official platform for the African-Indian relations. The first two summits of IAFS followed the Banjul formula.

Statement 3 is incorrect. South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Algeria, and Egypt are five permanent members of IAFS.

Source: ForumIAS

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