CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -For the first time, the Indian Navy will be part of a French naval exercise known as ‘La Perouse’ in the Bay of Bengal next month. The other Quad nations – the US, Japan and Australia – will also participate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Army Contingent Participates in Exercise Vostok-2022 at Sergeyevsky, East Military District Russia. A multilateral strategic and command Exercise Vostok-2022 has commenced today at the training grounds of the Eastern Military District of Russia from 01 to 07 September 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Maritime Partnership Exercise was held between the Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) in the Bay of Bengal in a non-contact mode amid COVID-19. The Indian side was represented by INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt while JMSDF Ships Uraga and Hirado participated from the Japanese side.

Detailed explanation-4: -The multilateral exercise, Malabar 2022, between the navies of India, Japan, the United States and Australia commenced on Wednesday with the opening ceremony hosted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force onboard JS Hyuga at Yokosuka in Japan.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first edition of La Pérouse joint exercise, initiated by France in 2019, included ships from Australia, Japan and the US. The exercise is named after the eighteenth century French Naval explorer. India’s participation in 2021 completed the QUAD force representation in the French led Naval Exercise.