CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For the first time, Indian Naval aircraft is deployed for RIMPAC exercise. Which of the following aircraft is participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2018?
A
Kamov Ka-31
B
HAL HT-2
C
Dornier Do 228
D
P-8I
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -INS Satpura and one P8I maritime patrol aircraft are participating in the exercise which spans over six weeks of intense operations and training aimed at enhancing interoperability and building trust among Navies of friendly foreign countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nine nations participated in the RIMPAC Amphibious Assault (Australia, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Tonga and U.S.).

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Navy’s indigenous Frigate INS Satpura and P8I LRMRASW aircraft participated in the 2022 Rim of the Pacific exercise-Rimpac.

Detailed explanation-4: -Held across training areas in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California from 29 June to 4 August 2022, Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022 (RIMPAC) is a biennial international military exercise hosted by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Detailed explanation-5: -RIMPAC 2022: Indian Navy participates in the world’s largest maritime exercise.

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