Which of the following statements is are correct regarding Sagar Maitri Mission 1 Its prime objectiv...........

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Sagar Maitri Mission?

1. Its prime objective is to collect data from the Pacific Ocean for promoting co-operation in socio-economic aspects among the member countries.

2. It is an initiative by India supported by Japan, Australia and ASEANS countries.

3. The programme also aims at establishing long term scientific collaboration in the field of ‘Ocean Research’.

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1 and 2 only

1 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

SAGAR MAITRI is a unique initiative of DRDO which aligns “Safety And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)”.

It aims to promote closer co-operation in socio-economic aspects as well as greater scientific interaction especially in ocean research among Indian Ocean Rim (IOR) countries.
Under the aegis of PM’s policy, specific scientific component of DRDO is “MAITRI (Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative)”.
The prime objectives of the SAGAR MAITRI Mission are data collection from the entire North Indian Ocean, focussing on the the Andaman Sea and adjoining seas and establishing long-term collaboration with eight IOR countries in the field of ocean research and development.
The other IOR countries include Oman, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar.
The programme also aims at establishing long term scientific collaboration with these countries in the field of ‘Ocean Research & Development’ and data collection with a focus in the Andaman Sea.

SAGAR MAITRIMission-2 commemorates the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of India’s lone research ship INS Kistna’s missions as part of the historic International Indian Ocean Expeditions(IIOE), which took place during 1962-65.