India and France will Develop New-Gen Military Equipment

Current Context: India and France have agreed to develop new generation military equipment as part of a long-term roadmap drafted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris.

• The French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said that the defence cooperation between the two countries was much beyond one or two platforms and that they are working on a roadmap to produce next-generation equipment and technologies.
• He also said that there is a “real” political consensus in France on enhancing ties with India. The Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on July 13 accorded the approval for the purchase of 26 Rafale-M (naval variant) and the three-Scorpene submarine from France.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the French Ambassador to India who spoke about the defence cooperation between the two countries?
a. Emmanuel Macron
b. Emmanuel Borne
c. Emmanuel Larcher
d. Emmanuel Lenain