PM Modi, Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurate new Supreme Court building in Port Louis

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly e-inaugurated the new Supreme Court building in Port Louis,Mauritius.
(2) SAGAR, Security And Growth for All in the Region, is an Indian concept to give priority to the countries in Indian Ocean region.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 30 July 2020,Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly e-inaugurated the new Supreme Court building in Port Louis,Mauritius.
  • The structure is the first India-assisted infrastructure project in the capital of Mauritius.
  • It has been constructed with Indian grant assistance of 30 US million dollars.
  • The building, spread over more than 4700 sq m with 10 floors and a built-up area of 25,000 sq m, has green features and high energy efficiency. It will house all divisions and offices of the Supreme Court.
  • The Supreme Court building is one of five projects implemented under a $353-million special economic package extended by India in 2016.
  • The Project is a successful implementation of vision SAGAR of PM Narendra Modi and reflects New Delhi’s sharpened focus on its “neighbourhood first” policy.

SAGAR:

  • SAGAR, which means “ocean” stands for – Security And Growth for All in the Region.
  • The vision was enunciated by PM Narendra Modi in 2015.
  • It is a new Indian concept to give priority to the countries in Indian Ocean region.
  • SAGAR emphasizes on actively pursuing and promoting geo-political, strategic and economic interests on the seas, in particular the Indian Ocean.
  • This will build up a network of growing political and economic maritime partnerships, and will strengthen regional frameworks helping in pursuing goals.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/modi-mauritius-pm-to-inaugurate-port-louis-sc-built-with-indian-aid/story-umE40MdQKDTLtccAQAiVuJ.html