CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills in years today with a resumption of field training.

Detailed explanation-2: -RIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since 2001, Foal Eagle combined with the annual American-South Korean Reception, Staging, Onward movement, and Integration (RSOI) combined exercises, with RSOI being renamed Key Resolve in 2008.

Detailed explanation-4: -Modern drill is essentially of two types: close-order and extended-order, or combat drill. Close-order drill comprises the formal movements and formations used in marching, parades, and ceremonies. Combat drill trains a small unit in the looser, extended formations and movements of battle.

Detailed explanation-5: -These joint military drills are designed to test readiness against North Korea’s missile tests, the report said. The drills, called the Ulchi Freedom Shield, are scheduled to run until September 1. They are tri-service drills involving thousands of troops as well as live-fire exercises.