India and Australia sign migration pact; to open new consulate in Brisbane

Current Context: India and Australia have signed a migration and mobility partnership agreement to boost student and professional exchange between the two countries. The deal was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Australia.

• This was the sixth meeting between the two leaders since Albanese took office in May last year.
• PM Modi also announced India’s intention to open a consulate in Brisbane, a long-pending demand of the Indian community in Australia.
• As part of their climate agenda, the two nations also finalized the Terms of Reference for the India-Australia Hydrogen Task Force.

Question:

Q.1 Which two countries have signed a migration and mobility partnership agreement?
a. India and China
b. India and Australia
c. Australia and New Zealand
d. Australia and Japan