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Detailed explanation-1: -Abhishek Mishra. Answer: Option D Explanation: The first edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) has been held in Goa and the Arabian Sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which is the venue of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) maiden Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22)? Notes: The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) held its maiden Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) at Goa and in Arabian Sea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Ocean Commission: Recently, India has been approved as an observer of the Indian Ocean Commission, the inter-governmental organization that coordinates maritime governance in the south-western Indian Ocean.

Detailed explanation-4: -22 Observers from 15 IONS member navies, namely Australia, Bangladesh, France, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE and UK also participated in the exercise.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is France. The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a biennial event, was hosted by the French Navy at La Réunion from 28 June to 1 July 2021.