Japan-India maritime exercise (JIMEX 24) commenced on 11 June 2024 at Yokosuka, Japan.
- Participating Navies: The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating.
- Indian Navy Representation: The Indian Navy is represented by the indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik.
- Japan Representation: Japan is represented by the Guided Missile Destroyer JS Yugiri.
Objectives:
- To jointly hone warfighting skills at sea.
- To enhance interoperability between the navies.
- To learn from each other’s best practices.
- To facilitate operational interactions between India and Japan.
Significance: The exercise reaffirms the shared commitment of India and Japan towards maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Q: The maritime exercise (JIMEX 24) conducted in June 2024 was between the navies of which countries?
- A) India and China
- B) India and Japan
- C) Japan and South Korea
- D) India and Australia
Answer: B) India and Japan
