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?A.Both 1 and 2B.Neither 1 nor 2C.2 onlyD.1 only

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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?

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2 only. The key is 2 only. IONS was launched in New Delhi on 14 February 2008, not 2015, so statement 1 is false. The Indian Navy chaired the first term, from 2008 to 2010. Statement 2 is true. IONS is a voluntary forum that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among littoral navies. Read more: Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

Who inaugurated the seminar at the launch of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in New Delhi on 14 February 2008?

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