With reference to the UNESCO IOCINDIO Sub-Commission, consider the following statements: 1. T. M. Balakrishnan Nair was elected as the Chair of the sub-commission. 2. Badal Mohammed Rezah was elected as the Chair of the sub-commission. 3. The sub-commission is a part of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

T. M. Balakrishnan Nair elected Chair of UNESCO IOCINDIO Sub-Commission in Bali

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· International institutions & agencies (UN, WTO, IMF...)· Prelims· 15 October 2026

Oceanic governance and scientific diplomacy: a relevant GS2 topic for International Relations.

Why in news

T. M. Balakrishnan Nair of INCOIS was elected as the Chair of the UNESCO IOCINDIO Sub-Commission during a session in Bali, Indonesia.

Background

The UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Sub-Commission for the Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO) held a session in Bali from October 12-14, 2026. T. M. Balakrishnan Nair (India) was elected Chair, with Turki Al-Said (Kuwait) and Badal Mohammed Rezah (Mauritius) elected as Vice-Chairs.

Facts for Prelims

PostT. M. Balakrishnan Nair is the Director of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
BodyIOCINDIO is a sub-commission of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
FactTurki Al-Said of Kuwait and Badal Mohammed Rezah of Mauritius were elected as Vice-Chairs of IOCINDIO

Prelims practice question

With reference to the UNESCO IOCINDIO Sub-Commission, consider the following statements:

T. M. Balakrishnan Nair was elected as the Chair of the sub-commission.
Badal Mohammed Rezah was elected as the Chair of the sub-commission.
The sub-commission is a part of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: T. M. Balakrishnan Nair was elected as the Chair; Badal Mohammed Rezah was elected as Vice-Chair.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of multilateral oceanographic cooperation in ensuring sustainable marine resource management and maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data-driven governance: Role of INCOIS in providing oceanographic data for disaster mitigation
Multilateral cooperation: Balancing sovereign maritime interests with collective sustainable resource management
Scientific diplomacy: Leveraging UNESCO platforms to enhance India's leadership in the Indian Ocean

Keywords: Oceanic Governance · Scientific Diplomacy · Sustainable Marine Management · Multilateralism · Maritime Security

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