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Difficulty: MediumInternational Relations, Global Summits, and Multilateral Organizations

Consider the following statements regarding the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC):

1. It originated as a trilateral maritime security grouping comprising India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, before expanding to include Mauritius and Bangladesh.
2. The permanent secretariat of the Conclave is established in New Delhi, India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 only
  3. C
    Both 1 and 2
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

1 only
The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) evolved from a trilateral maritime security mechanism formed by India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives into a broader regional framework that officially inducted Mauritius and Bangladesh. The permanent secretariat coordinating its pillar initiatives (maritime safety, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and humanitarian relief) is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Hence, only the first statement is correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the membership trajectory of the Colombo Security Conclave.
Statement 1 is correct. The regional security framework began with India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, later formally admitting Mauritius as its fourth member and Bangladesh as its fifth member.
Verifying foundational timeline and membership expansion of Indian Ocean regional security bodies.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the institutional headquarters of the Conclave.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The permanent secretariat of the Colombo Security Conclave operates out of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Verifying permanent secretariat locations of multilateral groupings.

Key Concept

Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) membership framework and permanent secretariat location
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International Relations, Global Summits, and Multilateral Organizations