Description

Source: Akashvani
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Context:
- The eighth edition of the India-Japan Maritime Exercise (JIMEX 24) has begun at Yokosuka, Japan.
- This exercise is a crucial event for both nations navies to improve their operational capabilities and interoperability.
Details:
Commencement and Participants:
- Location: Yokosuka, Japan
- Indian Navy's Participation: Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik
- Japan's Participation: Guided Missile Destroyer JS Yugiri
Historical Context:
- Inception: 2012
- Editions: JIMEX 2024 marks the eighth edition of this bilateral maritime exercise.
Structure of the Exercise:
Phases of JIMEX 24:
The exercise includes both harbour and sea phases:
- Harbour Phase: Comprising professional, sports, and social interactions.
- Sea Phase: Focused on operational drills to enhance warfighting skills and interoperability between the navies.
Significance:
- JIMEX 24 reaffirms the shared commitment of India and Japan towards maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- It highlights the strategic partnership and cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the realm of naval operations.
Other India-Japan Military Exercises:
Malabar Exercise:
- Participants: India, Japan, United States, and Australia
- Type: Naval war-gaming exercise
SHINYUU Maitri:
- Participants: India and Japan
- Type: Air Force exercise
Dharma Guardian:
- Participants: India and Japan
- Type: Military exercise
Source: Akashvani
PRACTICE QUESTION
Which of the following statements about the India-Japan Maritime Exercise (JIMEX 24) is correct?
A) JIMEX 24 is the tenth edition of the exercise, starting in 2012.
B) The exercise is primarily focused on land-based military operations.
C) INS Shivalik is the Indian Navy's representative in JIMEX 24.
D) JIMEX 24 is exclusively conducted in Indian waters.
Answer: C
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