Assam seeks deeper Japan ties in semiconductors, clean energy
Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is keen to play a greater role in advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and reaffirmed the State’s commitment to contributing to the growing relationship between the two countries
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01Assam is keen to play a greater role in advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
- 02The State of Assam has reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to the growing relationship between India and Japan.
- 03Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, made this statement on [no date mentioned].
- 04Assam is seeking deeper ties with Japan in semiconductors and clean energy sectors.
- 05The India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership was established to promote cooperation between the two countries.
- 06Assam aims to contribute to the growing relationship between India and Japan, particularly in the areas of semiconductors and clean energy.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that Assam is only seeking economic benefits from its ties with Japan, but actually it's also looking to strengthen their strategic partnership.
- Most people think that the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership was established recently, but actually it's a long-standing agreement.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the implications of deepening India-Japan ties in advancing clean energy and semiconductor technologies for regional economic development.
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Assam is keen to play a greater role in which partnership with Japan?
- A.India-Japan Special Strategic Partnership
- B.BRICS Declaration
- C.ASEAN-India Summit
- D.SAARC Agreement
The India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership is a key bilateral relationship where Assam seeks to contribute more.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Assam has a significant role to play in advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Statement-II: This is due to the state's growing economic ties with Japan, particularly in the sectors of semiconductors and clean energy. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement-1 is correct because Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is keen to play a greater role. However, Statement-2 is incorrect because there is no mention of economic ties or sectors in the text.