Trilateral cooperation initiative b/w India-France-UAE

Current context: A official trilateral cooperation programme has been established by India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for initiatives in solar and nuclear energy, the fight against climate change, and collaborative manufacturing of military gear.

• India, France, and UAE have come together to launch a Trilateral Cooperation Initiative, focusing on designing and implementing energy projects in areas such as energy conservation, climate change, and biodiversity conservation, primarily in the Indian Ocean Region.
• The initiative is significant as it provides a platform for the countries to work together on global issues, particularly in light of India hosting G20 and the UAE hosting COP-28.
• Under the initiative, the countries will work under the aegis of India's Mission LiFE project, which aims to mobilise Indians towards environmental protection and the implementation of a circular economy.
• The countries will also seek the help of the Indian Ocean Rim Association and invite other countries to join the initiative.
• According to a joint statement, the initiative will also serve as a platform to strengthen collaboration on sustainable projects between the development agencies of the three nations, which will also work to align their social, technological, and economic policies with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Question:

Q.1 What is the main focus of the Trilateral Cooperation Initiative between India, France, and the UAE?
a. Energy conservation and environmental protection in the Indian Ocean Region
b. Design and implementation of technology projects in the Indian Ocean Region
c. Climate change and biodiversity conservation in Europe
d. Implementation of a circular economy in the Middle East