CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -IFC-IOR was launched by the Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman on 22 December 2018 at Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) Gurugram, along with the then Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba .

Detailed explanation-2: -New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) A liaison officer from Mauritius was on Thursday posted at the Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre (IFC) which has emerged as a key hub in tracking developments in the Indian Ocean.

Detailed explanation-3: -IFC-IOR, hosted by the Indian Navy, was established by the Government of India at Gurugram on 22 Dec 18 to further Maritime Safety and Security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is IOR? The IOR broadly defines areas consisting of littoral states of the Indian Ocean. IOR comprises a number of sub-regions, such as Australia, South East Asia, South Asia, Horn of Africa and the Southern and Eastern Africa. It is marked by a glaring cultural, social, political and economic diversity.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is important to be aware of the various major infrastructure facilities and installations, as well as information systems operated by the Indian military forces for the UPSC exam.