Question

What was the primary objective of the India-Japan bilateral summit held in January 2025?

  1. To discuss joint military exercises in the South China Sea
  2. To enhance cooperation in clean energy and infrastructure development
  3. To negotiate a new free trade agreement focused on agricultural products
  4. To address concerns regarding intellectual property rights

Answer:

Option B: To enhance cooperation in clean energy and infrastructure development

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To enhance cooperation in clean energy and infrastructure development”.

India and Japan have been increasingly focusing on collaboration in clean energy and infrastructure development, making this a likely primary objective.