Indian Ocean Region Defence Minister’s Conclave

Current Context: The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Minister’s Conclave was hosted by India on the sidelines of Aero India 2021.

• The Aero India 2021 was held at Bengaluru.
• Theme for IOR Defence Minister’s Conclave: ‘Enhanced Peace, Security, and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean’.
• Defence Ministers of various Indian Ocean Region Countries participated in the conclave.
• The conclave was held to have discussions at an institutional, economical and cooperative environmental level in order to have peace, stability and prosperity in Indian Ocean Region.
• The conclave observed discussion related to: Sharing of Indian ports with friendly nations, Cooperation in defence industries of various nations, Information sharing to increase maritime domain awareness, Maritime security, Marine Pollution Response Activities, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
• Static Part: 
• Union Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh

Question: 

Q.1 Which country hosted the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Minister’s Conclave?
a. India
b. Australia
c. Madagascar
d. Iran