15th ‘Dosti’ Exercise

Current Context: The trilateral Exercise named ‘Dosti’ was held recently in India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.

• The coast guards of three nations conducted the exercise with the aim to enhance interoperability and cooperation.
• It was the 15th edition of ‘Dost’ and was held in Maldives.
• From India’s side, ICG Vessels Vajra and Apoorva were deployed to take part in the exercise.
• The ‘Dosti’ Exercise helps to booth the friendly relation and their operational capabilities among the three nations.
• The 1st edition was held in 1991 between India and Maldives and in 2012, Sri Lanka joined in the exercise.
• Static Part: 
• Capital of Sri Lanka: Colombo and Sri Jayawardenepura
• Currency of Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan Rupee
• Capital of Maldives:Male
• Currency of Maldives: Maldivian rufiyaa

Question: 

Q.1 India’s coast guards conducted ‘Dosti’ with which countries?
a. Indonesia and Maldives
b. Sri Lanka and Maldives
c. Myanmar and Japan
d. Japan and Bangladesh