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Source : ET

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Context :

Recently, the 13th Annual edition of the joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has started from February 2 to 15, 2025. This exercise was first started in 2009.

Key Points :

Exercise Name	Exercise Ekuverin
Participating Forces	Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
Meaning of Ekuverin	'Friends' in the Dhivehi language
Aim of the Exercise	Enhance interoperability in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. Conduct joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Location (2025)	Maldives
Importance	Strengthens the friendly relations between India and the Maldives in economic, cultural, and military cooperation.
Other Exercises	Exercise Ekatha: An annual naval exercise between India and the Maldives.

Source: ET

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.With reference to the 13th annual edition of the joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' between the Indian Army & Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), which is being held from February 2 to 15, 2025, consider the following statements:

Exercise Ekuverin is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force, which started in 2009.
The term Ekuverin means "Friends" in the Dhivehi language, symbolizing the spirit of cooperation between the 2 forces.
The primary aim of Ekuverin 2025 is to enhance interoperability in counter-insurgency & counter-terrorism operations, & to conduct joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
The exercise will take place in India in 2025, reflecting the ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

●Statement 1 is correct: Exercise Ekuverin is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force, first started in 2009.

●Statement 2 is correct: The term Ekuverin indeed means "Friends" in the Dhivehi language, representing the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

●Statement 3 is correct: The primary aims of Ekuverin 2025 are to enhance interoperability in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations and to conduct joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

●Statement 4 is incorrect: Exercise Ekuverin 2025 will take place in the Maldives, not India.