Q. Which of the following country is not the part of Malabar- 2021 Naval Exercise?
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) Australia
ANSWER:- a)
RELATED FACTS:-
- Indian Navy is participating in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021 along with the US Navy (USN), Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
- Malabar series of maritime exercise commenced in 1992 as an IN-USN Exercise.
- In 2015, JMSDF joined Malabar as a permanent member.
- The 2020 edition witnessed participation of the Royal Australian Navy. This year marks the 25th edition of Ex Malabar, being hosted by USN in the Western Pacific.
- The Indian Navy’s participation includes INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft led by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The US Navy will be represented by USS Barry, USNS Rappahannock, USNS Big Horn and P8A patrol aircraft.
- The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force will be represented by JS Kaga, Murasame and Shiranui, in addition to a submarine and P1 patrol aircraft.
- The Royal Australian Navy will be represented by HMAS Warramunga.
- MALABAR-21 would witness complex exercises including anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare drill, and other manoeuvres and tactical exercises.
- The exercise will provide an opportunity for participating navies to derive benefit from each other’s expertise and experiences.
By – ABHISHEK KUMAR
LINK : https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1749126