Q. Consider the following statements about the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR):
  1. It was established by the Government of India at the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) in Gurugram in 2018.
  2. The Centre hosts International Liaison Officers (ILOs) from partner nations including the UK, US, and Japan.
How many statements are correct?

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes:
  • The Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) was established by the Government of India in 2018 at the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) in Gurugram.
  • Its primary goal is to enhance maritime security in the region by creating a unified maritime situation picture and serving as a hub for maritime security information sharing.
  • The Centre hosts International Liaison Officers (ILOs) from 12 partner nations, including Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
  • It monitors the Indian Ocean and surrounding seas, generating periodic reports such as Weekly Maritime Security Updates (WMSU), Monthly Maritime Security Updates (MMSU), Half-Yearly Overviews, and Annual Reports.