India elected Vice President of IALA at its first General Assembly in Singapore as the body becomes an inter-governmental organisation
India was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) at its first General Assembly in Singapore, the Ports Ministry announced on 19 February 2025.
Summary
India was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) at the body's 1st General Assembly in Singapore, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on 19 February 2025. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran. The first General Assembly marked IALA's transition from a non-governmental organisation, set up in 1957, to an inter-governmental organisation, giving it a stronger role in setting standards for safe navigation. India will host the IALA Council meeting in December 2025 and the IALA Conference and General Assembly in Mumbai in September 2027.
Key facts
- Announced
- 19 February 2025
- Post
- Vice Presidency of IALA
- Venue
- 1st General Assembly, Singapore
- Delegation led by
- T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- IALA
- Set up in 1957 as an NGO; now an inter-governmental organisation
- India to host
- Council meeting (December 2025); Conference and General Assembly, Mumbai (September 2027)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the first General Assembly of IALA held, at which India was elected to the Vice Presidency in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Singapore
India was elected to IALA's Vice Presidency at the body's 1st General Assembly in Singapore.
IALA, whose first General Assembly was held in February 2025, was originally established in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1957
IALA was established in 1957 as a non-governmental organisation.
What change in IALA's status was marked by its first General Assembly in Singapore?
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Correct answer: B — It moved from a non-governmental to an inter-governmental organisation
The first General Assembly marked IALA's transition from a non-governmental organisation to an inter-governmental organisation.