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What was the theme of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference held in Perth, Australia?
What was the theme of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference held in Perth, Australia?
- Towards a Secure Indian Ocean
- Developing Economic Partnerships in the Indian Ocean
- Towards Sustainable Shipping Routes
- Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean (correct)
Which organizations were involved in organizing the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth?
Which organizations were involved in organizing the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth?
- India Foundation, S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and Perth-US Asia Centre (correct)
- S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies and OPEC
- Indian Ocean Commission and United Nations
- India Foundation and NATO
What are the geographical boundaries of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
What are the geographical boundaries of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
- From the Arabian Peninsula to the Bay of Bengal
- From the African coast to the Australian coast (correct)
- From Sri Lanka to Japan
- From the African coast to the Caribbean coast
What percentage of global GDP is shared by countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
What percentage of global GDP is shared by countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a security threat faced by the Indian Ocean Region?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a security threat faced by the Indian Ocean Region?
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What is a significant global trade transit route that passes through the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
What is a significant global trade transit route that passes through the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
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Study Notes
7th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)
- Held in Perth, Australia on February 9-10, 2024, with the theme "Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean"
- Organized by the India Foundation, S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies (Singapore), and Perth-US Asia Centre (Australia)
Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
- Geographical region encompassing the Indian Ocean and surrounding areas
- Spans from the African coast in the west to the Australian coast in the east
- Northern boundary includes the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf
- Southern boundary extends to the coasts of Sri Lanka and Australia
Significance of the IOR
- Third-largest ocean in the world, covering approximately 70.6 million square kilometers
- Major global trade transit route, including for oil and gas shipments
- Contains strategically important chokepoints like the Strait of Malacca and Bab-el-Mandeb strait
- Shares 64% of global population and 60% of global GDP
- Faces security threats like terrorism, piracy, and maritime challenges
- Contains vital marine ecosystems like coral reefs and mangrove forests
Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)
- Annual international event focused on the Indian Ocean region
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