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Crucial for India's strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, promoting regional stability, combating maritime crimes, and ensuring global supply chain security through multilateral cooperation.
IPMDA is a multilateral initiative launched under the Quad framework in 2022, designed to enhance maritime security and ensure unimpeded trade in the Indo-Pacific region through real-time data sharing.
Framework
Launched under the Quad framework (India, Australia, Japan, U.S.) in 2022.
Objective
Aims to provide near-real-time maritime data sharing among partner nations to detect, deter, and respond to threats.
Purpose
Addresses the maritime surveillance deficit and threats to the free flow of trade and navigation.
Technology
Integrates commercial satellite-based radio-frequency monitoring, radar fusion, and existing sensor networks.
Static syllabus anchors
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | International Relations |
Institutions & roles
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) | Framework |
| Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) | Regional hub |
Prelims angle: Statement-based questions
Prelims angle: Factual recall
Consider the following countries 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic S...
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-mem...
Consider the following countries 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic S...
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-mem...
Consider the following countries 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic S...
Open questionWith reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-mem...
Open questionConsider the following countries 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic S...
Open questionWith reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-mem...
Open questionUnimpeded trade needs IPMDA as the answer
22 Aug 2026 · Quad-led initiative for real-time maritime data sharing to counter threats and ensure free trade in the Indo-Pacific.
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Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA)
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