Consider the following pairs: Corridors------------------Objectives 1. India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway (IMTT)------ Enhances India’s Act East policy and boosts connectivity with Southeast Asia 2. International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)----- Establishes direct connectivity between India and Europe through the Middle East 3. India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC)--- Reduces shipping time and costs between India, Russia, and Europe via Iran How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] All three pairs

[D] None of the pairs

Answer: B

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India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway (IMTT): The objective of this corridor is to enhance India’s Act East policy and improve connectivity with Southeast Asia. The IMTT aims to boost trade, commerce, and regional integration between India, Myanmar, and Thailand, aligning with India’s Act East policy.
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC): The corridor connects India to Europe through the Middle East via a multi-modal transport network. The INSTC aims to establish direct connectivity between India, Russia, Iran, and Europe to promote trade and reduce transportation costs.
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC): The IMEEC is designed to connect India with Europe through the Middle East (via UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Greece) and does not focus on reducing shipping time or costs specifically between India, Russia, and Europe via Iran. Its aim is broader economic integration and bypassing traditional routes like the Suez Canal.