India's support for which of the following missions aligns most closely with IMEC's purpose ?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: One Sun One World One Grid initiative
Explanation
The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative aligns with IMEC because:
Interconnectivity: Both seek to create a transnational network.
Energy Security: OSOWOG aims to connect solar energy grids across borders so that "the sun never sets" on the power supply.
Strategic Corridor: IMEC provides the physical infrastructure route (India to Europe via the Middle East) through which the green energy grid of OSOWOG can be integrated and realized.
Key Facts for Exams
IMEC Launch: Announced during the G20 Summit in New Delhi (September 2023).
Partners: India, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, European Union, Italy, France, and Germany.
Two Corridors:
East Corridor: Connecting India to the Arabian Gulf.
Northern Corridor: Connecting the Arabian Gulf to Europe.
OSOWOG Vision: First proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018; it is part of the Green Grids Initiative (GGI) launched at COP26.
Exam-Related Practice Questions
Q: During which global summit was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) officially announced?
Answer: G20 Summit 2023 (New Delhi).
Q: Which major international energy initiative launched by India and France is closely linked to the goals of OSOWOG?
Answer: International Solar Alliance (ISA).