Important for
Prelims: international relations
Mains: General Studies Paper II
NEWS: Inaugural ASEAN-India maritime exercise in South China Sea from May 2-8
Inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise
ASEAN MAP:
- Context: India is set to participate in the (AIME), which will take place in the South China Sea from May 2-8.
- Aim: The exercise aims to strengthen India’s military cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
- Location: Singapore and the South China Sea
- Vessel: INS Delhi, India’s first indigenously-built guided missile destroyer and INS Satpura, an indigenously-built guided missile stealth frigate will take part in the exercise.
- Navy Chief will also participate in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX-23) and International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) being hosted by Singapore.
Practice Questions for Prelims
Which of the following countries is not the member of ASEAN?
a) Mauritius
b) Laos
c) Cambodia
d) Philippines
Ans a)
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