Question: Exercise Ekuverin is joint military exercise between India and which other country?
(a) Maldives
(b) Thailand
(c) Indonesia
(d) None of the above
Ans: a
Recent Context
- Exercise Ekuverin began on 6th December 2021 between India and Maldives at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives.
- Related Facts
- Ekuverin means “Friends” in Dhivehi language. It is an Indo – Aryan language. It is spoken in India, Lakshadweep and Maldives.
- First time it was conducted in 2008.
- Exercise aims at enhancing inter – operability between the armed forces of India and Maldives including counter – insurgency and counter – terrorism operations.
- The 2021joint military exercise will also include cultural and sports activities to enhance defence cooperation and bilateral relations.
BY Kameshwar Shukla
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