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Consider the following in respect of the IONS:

  1. 1.Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
  2. 2.IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a maritime security forum established in 2008, aiming to enhance interoperability and cooperation among Indian Ocean littoral states' navies. The inaugural event was indeed hosted by India in February 2008, not 2015, and was chaired by the Indian Navy. Statement 2 accurately describes the voluntary nature and objective of IONS.

Source: UPSC gs1 2017

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