Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI):
1.It is a treaty-based, legally binding framework for maritime collaboration among Indo-Pacific countries.
2.It was launched by India at the East Asia Summit held in Bangkok.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect because the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative is non-treaty, voluntary and cooperative in nature, not legally binding.
- Statement 2 is correct as the IPOI was launched by India at the East Asia Summit in Bangkok.
Source- NIE
