The correct answer is Option (4) - Russia
Out of the listed countries, Russia is not a part of India's "Look East Policy".
The Look East Policy focuses on strengthening India's relations with Southeast Asian nations and some East Asian countries.
Russia is located in Northern Eurasia and isn't geographically part of Southeast or East Asia, which are the regions the Look East Policy targets.
India’s ‘Look East’ Policy since 1991 has led to greater economic interaction with the East Asian nations (ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea)
The transition from the "Look East Policy" to the "Act East Policy" was officially announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Myanmar in November 2014. This shift signified a more proactive and action-oriented approach in India's engagement with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. While the Look East Policy focused on building economic and strategic ties, the Act East Policy aimed to take more concrete actions to deepen cooperation and partnerships with the countries in the region. |
