Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
- 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
- 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
– Statement 2 is correct. IONS is a voluntary initiative among the navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. Its objective is to increase maritime cooperation, provide a forum for discussion of regional maritime issues, and promote friendly relationships among member navies.