CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Joint Sea series is the largest series of bilateral joint naval drills between China and Russia, and it has become a vital platform for cooperation between the two militaries since the first round was held in 2012, observers said.

Detailed explanation-2: -The exercises, dubbed Maritime Cooperation 2022, will feature Russia’s Pacific Fleet flagship – the missile cruiser Varyag – a frigate and two corvettes, the statement said, adding that China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy will send two destroyers, two patrol ships, a multipurpose supply ship, and a diesel submarine.

Detailed explanation-3: -SOUTH CHINA SEA-Maritime forces from Canada, Japan, and the United States concluded exercises in the South China Sea, Oct. 1, demonstrating a shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) led the exercise in support of their Indo-Pacific deployment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Recently, India’s INS Kochi and Russian ships engaged in the international Passage Exercise (PASSEX).

Detailed explanation-5: -21st EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE ‘VARUNA’ – 2023. The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France – Exercise Varuna commenced on the Western Seaboard today, 16 Jan 23.