Consider the following in respect of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
- Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
- IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among the navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 2 only
The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative aimed at fostering maritime cooperation among navies of the Indian Ocean littoral states. Statement 1 is incorrect as the inaugural IONS was held in 2008 (not 2015), while Statement 2 correctly describes the voluntary and cooperative nature of IONS.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The inaugural IONS was held in February 2008 in New Delhi, India, not in 2015. The Indian Navy served as the Chair from 2008-2010.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: IONS is indeed a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region, providing a platform for dialogue on regional maritime security issues.
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