India Australia Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft Coordinated Operations

Current Context: India and Australia conducted a joint maritime patrol across Indian Ocean Waters.

• India and Australia are committed to safeguarding the Indian Ocean Region for better maritime trade and rules-based maritime order.
• P8I Aircraft undertook the operations. It has earlier demonstrated its operation during AUSINDEX and Malabar Exercises.

Question:

Q.1 Which two countries undertake the AUSINDEX Exercise?
a. India and Australia
b. India and Austria
c. USA and Australia
d. India, USA and Australia