Question: CHIRU 2Q22 was the joint naval exercise conducted between which countries?
(a) Russia, China and India
(b) Japan, USA, and Iran
(c) Russia, China and Iran
(d) India, Russia and USA
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- The Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies undertook naval exercises CHIRU-2Q22 in the Gulf of Oman from January 18 to 22, 2022.
- The maritime drills conducted in the northern parts of the Indian Ocean aimed at deepening practical cooperation among the navies of the three countries.
- The participants practiced various tactics and operations, such as rescuing ablaze vessels, saving hijacked vessels, shooting at targets, nocturnal shooting at aerial targets, and other tactical maneuvers as a part of the drill.
- At least 140 warships and over 60 aircraft with nearly 10,000 military personnel would be taking part in the military exercises.
BY: AMIT GUPTA