INDIA-SRI LANKA NAVAL EXERCISE SLINEX-25 BEGINS SEA PHASE
Why in the News ? The sea phase of the India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise SLINEX-25 commenced off Colombo, featuring joint drills between INS Jyoti, INS Rana, SLNS Vijayabahu, and SLNS […]
Indian Navy to Commission New Stealth Frigates INS Udaygiri, INS Himgiri
Why in the News? The Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced frontline navy ships, the stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, on August 26, 2025 in Visakhapatnam […]
Strategic Importance of the Dardanelles Strait in Turkey
Why in the News ? Turkey recently closed the Dardanelles Strait to shipping traffic due to forest fires in the surrounding areas, highlighting its strategic importance in global maritime navigation […]
Indian Navy Joins 32nd SIMBEX Maritime Exercise
Why in the News ? The Indian Navy will participate in the 32nd edition of SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) in Singapore. The long-standing exercise enhances bilateral maritime cooperation, supports […]
Revitalizing BIMSTEC: Enhancing Regional Integration in Bay of Bengal
Syllabus: GS-2: Important International Institutions , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , Regional Groupings , India and its Neighbourhood Focus: The recent BIMSTEC Summit highlighted India’s […]