Q. Consider the following statements with reference to India's MAHASAGAR initiative:

1. It evolved from the SAGAR initiative to consolidate India's role as a preferred security partner in the Global South.
2. Under MAHASAGAR, India has launched initiatives like IOS Sagar and AIKEYME to enhance cooperation with IOR and African nations.
3. The MAHASAGAR initiative focuses exclusively on military security and ignores economic development goals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 1 and 2 only
Notes: The first two statements are correct. The MAHASAGAR initiative evolved from the SAGAR initiative to consolidate India's role as a preferred security partner in the Global South. Under MAHASAGAR, India has launched initiatives like IOS Sagar and AIKEYME to enhance cooperation. However, the third statement is incorrect because MAHASAGAR also integrates security with economic and sustainable development goals, not only focusing on military security.