CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Recently, India and Saudi Arabia started their first-ever Naval joint exercise called the Al-Mohed Al-Hindi Exercise.

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: -The eighth edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti focuses on enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies.

Detailed explanation-4: -NEW DELHI: India and Saudi Arabia have decided to further expand their bilateral defence ties through military exchanges and training courses, exploring defence industrial collaborations and procurements, as part of New Delhi’s continuing upward trajectory in military ties with the Gulf countries.