With reference to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), consider the following statements: 1. The APO was established in 1961 by eight founding members, including India. 2. The main objective of the APO is to enhance productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation. 3. The APO primarily focuses on promoting defense cooperation among its 21 member economies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), consider the following statements:
1.The APO was established in 1961 by eight founding members, including India.
2.The main objective of the APO is to enhance productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation.
3.The APO primarily focuses on promoting defense cooperation among its 21 member economies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] All of the above

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Asian Productivity Organization was indeed established in 1961 by eight founding members, including India, and its primary objective is to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation.

However, Statement 3 is incorrect because the APO does not focus on defense cooperation; rather, it concentrates on productivity-related research, promoting bilateral and multilateral alliances for economic development, and surveying policies among its 21 member economies.

Source– HT

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