11th bilateral Consular Dialogue between India and the US took place in New Delhi

Current Context: 11th bilateral Consular Dialogue between India and the US took place in New Delhi on February 23, 2024.

• The Indian delegation was led by Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Joint Secretary (CPV) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and the US delegation was led by Ms. Rena Bitter, Assistant Secretary (Consular Affairs) in the US State Department.
• The dialogue reinforced the strong people-to-people ties and cooperation that both countries share across consular issues of mutual interest.
• They discussed ways of enhancing cooperation on a wide range of issues such as extradition, mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, protection of vulnerable women and children, and enabling smooth travel of their respective nationals.
• They welcomed the launch of a pilot in the US to adjudicate domestic renewals of certain categories of work permits, and the opening of the Indian Consulate in Seattle as proactive steps towards strengthening the robust peoples’ connect between the two countries.
• Both sides agreed to hold the next Consular Dialogue in the US next year.

Question:

Q.1 When and where did the 11th bilateral Consular Dialogue between India and the US take place?
a. February 23, 2024, in New Delhi
b. February 23, 2023, in New Delhi
c. February 23, 2024, in Washington D.C.
d. February 23, 2023, in Washington D.C.