- 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
a. Indonesia and Maldives
b. Sri Lanka and Maldives
c. Myanmar and Japan
d. Japan and Bangladesh
