Question: Which country has announced a grant of Rs 81.2 million (AUD 1.4 million) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)?
(a) Australia
(b) USA
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Japan
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- In order to support a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific, Australia has announced a grant of Rs 81.2 million (AUD 1.4 million) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
- Australia is co-leading New Delhi in the marine ecology pillar of the initiative.
About the partnership:
- On 4 November 2019 Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) at the East Asia Summit.
- IPOI seeks to ensure security and stability of the regional maritime domain.
- IPOI is an open, non-treaty based initiative for countries to work together for cooperative and collaborative solutions to common challenges in the region.
- To apply for the grant, the company or organization should be located in either India or Australia and have partners in either of the two countries.
- Up to $350,00 is anticipated to be available for allocation in 2020-21. All applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay