Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (ION

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
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
Statement 2 is correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
– Statement 1 is incorrect. The inaugural Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held in New Delhi, India, in February *2008*, under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. The statement incorrectly states the year as 2015.
– 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.
IONS provides a platform for heads of navies of the Indian Ocean littoral states to meet and discuss maritime issues of mutual interest. It has 25 member nations and 8 observer nations. The chairmanship rotates among the member states.
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