Q. With reference to the BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN), consider the following statements:
1.It is launched by the Ministry of Education.
2.It facilitates institutional partnerships through twinning research grants and linking premier Indian research institutes with their counterparts across BIMSTEC nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Only 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: The BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Statement 2 is correct: BIMReN facilitates institutional partnerships through twinning research grants and split-site PhD fellowships, linking premier Indian research institutes with their counterparts across BIMSTEC nations.
Source: DD News
