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Detailed explanation-1: -Exercise IBSAMAR is a joint maritime exercise between South Africa, Brazil and India. The inaugural edition of this naval exercise was held in 2008 to converge the democratic values, economic interests and maritime cooperation.

Detailed explanation-2: -SIMBEX-2022 is being conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam from 26 to 27 October 2022 followed by the Sea Phase in Bay of Bengal from 28 to 30 October 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q. Which country hosts the ‘IBSAMAR multinational maritime exercise’ in 2022? Notes: The seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise is to be conducted among Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies in South Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -INS Tarkash reached Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa to participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies from 10-12 Oct 22.

Detailed explanation-5: -This year marks the 26th iteration of the Malabar series of exercises, which began in 1992 between the United States and India. The exercise has evolved in scope and partnerships and now includes Japan and Australia.