Question

    Which of the following statements about the MILAN naval exercise in Visakhapatnam is/are correct?

    1. The harbour phase of the exercise is from February 19 to 23.

    2. MILAN is a biennial multinational naval exercise that started in 1995.

    3. Around 30 navies from Asia and Africa are participating in the exercise.

    A Only Statement 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only Statement 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All Statements 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •     India kick-started a nine-day 12th edition of mega naval exercise “ MILAN” in Visakhapatnam with participation of around 50 navies from the US, Japan, Australia, France, Bangladesh, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia etc. •     The exercise commenced with the arrival of 15 warships and one maritime patrol aircraft from friendly foreign countries. •     Milan is a biennial multinational naval exercise which started in 1995 with the participation of Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand in consonance with India's 'Look East' policy. •     The exercise flourished under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command till its 10th edition. •     The harbour phase of the exercise is from February 19 to 23. The sea phase featuring various complex drills and manoeuvres will be from February 24 to 27.

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