"With reference to the Indian navy engaging with the Spanish ship Mendez Nunez in Goa and India's naval diplomacy policies, consider the following statements:
1. Operation Ocean Shield is an anti-piracy measure.
2. India’s SAGAR policy is to establish the image of net security provider.
3. Spain is a member of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct option:"

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Operation Ocean Shield is an anti-piracy measure
Operation Ocean Shield is an international anti-piracy operation. India and Spain are key players of this operation. It is a NATO initiative. It operates in the regions of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden. Its major focus is protection of ships carrying relief and supplies for the World Food Program. World Food Program is a UN initiative that is the world’s largest humanitarian program addressing food security.

India’s SAGAR policy is to establish the image of net security provider
SAGAR was launched by India to improve its image as a net security provider. The acronym is for Security and Growth for All in the Region. It was launched in 2015 during prime ministerial visit to Mauritius. It is to provide maritime security in IOR. It’s in accordance with IORA/ Indian Ocean Rim Association set up in 1997 and works towards ‘open regionalism’.