With reference to the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which of the following statements are correct? 1. It expands upon the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative. 2. France leads the Maritime Security pillar of the IPOI. 3. It aims to address the challenge of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which of the following statements are correct?
1.It expands upon the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative.
2.France leads the Maritime Security pillar of the IPOI.
3.It aims to address the challenge of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) expands upon India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative, which emphasizes regional cooperation in maritime security and sustainable development. It aims to address challenges such as illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, alongside other issues like sustainable use of marine resources and disaster risk reduction.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The UK leads the Maritime Security pillar of the IPOI.

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