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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to discuss defence collaboration and strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. The meeting highlighted the importance of India-Japan defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The two leaders also discussed opportunities for Japan to partner with Indian companies and start-ups in the defence sector under the 'Make in India' initiative.
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In which month did the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit take place?
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit took place in July 2026, marking a significant event in India-Japan relations.
Consider the following statements regarding India-Japan Defence Cooperation: 1. The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit took place in July 2026. 2. Japan's Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. 3. The 'Make in India' initiative has led to a significant increase in defence exports from India to Japan. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as it is mentioned in fact 2 that the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit took place in July 2026. Statement 2 is correct as it is mentioned in fact 9 that Japan's Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Statement 3 is incorrect as there is no mention of defence exports from India to Japan in the fact list.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Prime Minister Modi outlined his vision for further strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. Statement-II: This vision is aimed at increasing defence cooperation between the two countries. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct as it is mentioned in fact 4 that Prime Minister Modi outlined his vision for further strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. Statement 2 is also correct as it is a plausible causal explanation for the vision outlined by Prime Minister Modi.