India along with ______ ASEAN Member States (AMS) were represented by 200 participants, at the 4th edition of the annual ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) that was launched in Langkawi, Malaysia on 28th November 2023.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 10

Explanation:

• The 4th edition of the ASEAN-India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) was held from 28th to 30th November 2023 at the Langkawi International Convention Centre in Malaysia.
• The event witnessed the participation of India along with all 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS), totaling 11 countries represented by approximately 200 participants.

Information Booster:

ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Establishment

• Founded on: 8 August 1967
• Via: Bangkok Declaration
• Founding Members: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
• Current Members (10): + Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

Motto:

"One Vision, One Identity, One Community"

Secretariat:

Located in Jakarta, Indonesia

ASEAN Institutional Mechanism

• ASEAN Summit: Annual, top-level decision-making
• ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC): Oversees implementation of key decisions
• ASEAN Secretariat: Supports policy, programs, and coordination
• ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF): Dialogue on political and security issues