Q. Consider the following statements about the Exercise AUSINDEX 2025:
1.It is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.
2.The 2025 edition of AUSINDEX was held in the Northern Pacific Ocean.
3.The Exercise primarily focuses on land-based combat operations and is conducted exclusively within Indian territorial waters.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: Exercise AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy to enhance interoperability and deepen strategic partnership.
Statement 2 is correct: The 2025 edition of AUSINDEX was held in the Northern Pacific Ocean, with key activities including anti-submarine warfare, gunnery exercises, and advanced flying operations involving warships and aircraft of both navies.
Statement 3 is incorrect: AUSINDEX is a naval exercise, not focused on land-based combat, nor is it exclusively within Indian territorial waters.
Source: ET
