India Hosted 10th Edition of Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi

Current Context: The 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) was held on May 7–8, 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

• India hosted the event as IORA Chair (2025–27), with the theme “Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World.”
• It was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), ICWA, and the IORA Secretariat in a Track 1.5 format, combining officials and scholars.
• Key addresses came from Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and representatives of Mauritius and Yemen, among others.
• India emphasized Vision MAHASAGAR — collective security and prosperity across the Indian Ocean Region.
• Discussions focused on maritime security, the Blue Economy, climate change & disaster management, and women’s empowerment in the maritime sector.
• The conclave reinforced India’s leadership role in shaping a secure, sustainable, and inclusive Indian Ocean architecture.

Question:

Q.1 India hosted the Indian Ocean Dialogue 2026 in its capacity as Chair of which organization?
a) BIMSTEC
b) ASEAN
c) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
d) Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)

Answer: c) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a regional grouping focused on cooperation among Indian Ocean countries, and India served as its Chair for 2025–27.