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?
- A1 only
- B2 onlyCorrect
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. The inaugural Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held in New Delhi, India, in February 2008, not in 2015. IONS was conceived by the Indian Navy to foster cooperation among the littoral states of the Indian Ocean.
Statement 2 is correct. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation, enhance understanding of regional maritime issues, and promote friendly relationships among the navies of the Indian Ocean region.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
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