27th ASEAN Regional Forum Minister Meet

Current Context: The 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Minister Meet was conducted via video conference.

• India was represented by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan.
• The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Vietnam.
• V Muraleedharan discussed about the counter-terrorism, COVID-19 Pandemic and maritime security.
• Three major aspects were adopted during the meet: (a)Cooperation to prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases (b) Treating childrens who were recruited with terrorist organisations (c) Boost cooperation in sectors of security, Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Static Part: 
• Union Minister for External Affairs: S Jaishankar
• ASEAN 2020 Chairmanship: Vietnam
• ASEAN Secretariat: Jakarta, Indonesia

Questions: 

Q.1 Which country held the chairmanship of the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Minister Meet?
a. Vietnam
b. Malaysia
c. Thailand
d. Philippines

Q.2 Who represented India in 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Minister Meet?
a. S Jaishankar
b. Prakash Javadekar
c. Smriti Irani
d. V Muraleedharan