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1. Where did the IMO Council session take place in July 2024, where India played a pivotal role?
The 132nd session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council was held in London from July 8 to July 12, 2024. India, represented by Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, took a prominent role in this session. The Indian delegation emphasized seafarer welfare, and maritime security, and proposed the SACE-SMarT, highlighting India's substantial interest and active involvement in shaping global maritime policies.