Question: Which of following is a Japani Naval ship that took part in recent India-Japan Maritime Partnership Exercise
a) Shivalik
b) Kadmatt
c) Uraga
d) None of these
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:-
- On 13 January 2022; India and Japan came together to participate in a joint Maritime Partnership Exercise.
- Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt undertook Maritime Partnership Exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Uraga and Hirado.
- This Partnership Exercise was held in the Bay of Bengal in which both Japani JMSDF ships are part of Minesweeper Division One.
- These ships are on deployment to Indian Ocean Region with Captain Noguchi Yasushi, Commander Minesweeper Division One embarked onboard JS Uraga.
- The exercise was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, promoting defense cooperation between the two countries.
- The exercise has been commenced for enhancing mutual understanding and inter-operability between the two navies and sharing best practices.
- The Maritime Partnership Exercise included a wide range of maritime operations viz. Flying Operations, Replenishment Approaches and Tactical Manoeuvres.
- The entire exercise was planned and conducted in a non-contact mode, thereby adhering to COVID safety norms.
By – Rajesh Tripathi