Q30. Consider the following statements

1. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), is an international organization consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean.

2. The IORA is a regional forum, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives of Government, Business and Academia, for promoting co-operation and closer interaction among them.

3. The Secretariat of IORA is located at New Delhi, India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

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(b) Only 2 and 3

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(d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
(a) Only 1 and 2

The IORA is an association of 21 countries and 7 dialogue partners which have identified 6 areas of cooperation including medicinal plants. The Coordinating Secretariat of IORA is located at Ebene, Mauritius.

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has entered into a MoU with the Regional Center for Science and Technology Transfer (RCSTT) of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) for designating Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow (CSIR-CIMAP) as Coordinating Center on Medicinal Plants.

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