Describe India’s relationship with Bhutan and Maldives.

OR

What is the full form of ASEAN ? Mention any two objectives of ASEAN. Describe any two functions of ASEAN as an economic association.

India maintains a very cordial relationship with Bhutan and Maldives.
a. Bhutan helped India to weed out guerrillas and terrorists from north-east.
b. India and Bhutan is having cordial relation on the grounds of hydroelectric projects.
c. Indian air force and navy reacted quickly to check Tamil mercenaries from Sri Lanka from attacking Maldives.
d. India contributed towards Maldives’ economic development, tourism and fisheries.
OR
Full form of ASEAN is Association of South-East Asian Nations.
Two objectives of ASEAN are:
a. To accelerate economic growth and through that social progress.
b. To promote regional peace and stability.
Two functions of ASEAN as an economic association:
a. To create common market and production base for ASEAN countries.
b. To aid social and economic development of the region.