Question

Which of the following is NOT a primary focus area of India's foreign policy during January-March 2025?

  1. Strengthening ties with ASEAN nations
  2. Promoting multilateralism through the UN
  3. Aggressively pursuing territorial claims in the Arctic
  4. Counter-terrorism efforts in the Indo-Pacific region

Answer:

Option C: Aggressively pursuing territorial claims in the Arctic

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aggressively pursuing territorial claims in the Arctic”.

While India is interested in the Arctic for scientific research and resource exploration, aggressively pursuing territorial claims is not a primary focus of its foreign policy during the specified period.