With reference to Asia Power Index, consider the following statements: 1. The index is published by Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 2. In the 2024 edition of the Index, India has secured the position of the third most powerful nation in Asia. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Asia Power Index is published by the Lowy Institute, an Australian think tank.

Statement 2 is correct. In the 2024 edition of the Asia Power Index, India has surpassed Japan to become the third most powerful nation in Asia.

Source: AIR