Which pair is Correctly matched with India’s geopolitical interest?

🟢 Explanation

India’s SAGAR Policy (Security and Growth for All in the Region) focuses on strengthening maritime cooperation and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
It promotes cooperation with neighbouring countries for safe seas, trade routes, disaster management, and regional stability.

The policy was introduced by Narendra Modi in 2015 to enhance India’s geopolitical and strategic presence in the Indian Ocean.

🟢 व्याख्या

भारत की SAGAR नीति (Security and Growth for All in the Region) का उद्देश्य हिंद महासागर क्षेत्र में समुद्री सुरक्षा और सहयोग को मजबूत करना है।
यह नीति समुद्री व्यापार मार्गों की सुरक्षा, क्षेत्रीय सहयोग, आपदा प्रबंधन और स्थिरता को बढ़ावा देती है।

इस नीति की घोषणा वर्ष 2015 में Narendra Modi द्वारा की गई थी।

⭐ Why Other Options Are Incorrect / अन्य विकल्प गलत क्यों हैं

🔹 Ashgabat Agreement – It is related to an international transport and transit corridor in Central Asia, not BIMSTEC partnership.
🔹 Kaladan Project – Connects India with Myanmar, not Iran.
🔹 Ladakh Corridor – No such project providing access to Africa.

⭐ Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य

🔹 SAGAR strengthens India’s role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean.
🔹 It supports initiatives like coastal surveillance, naval cooperation, and blue economy development.