Australian Naval Ships Reach Vishakhapatnam

Current Context: Two Royal Australian Navy Ships arrived in Vishakhapatnam for participating in the “Indo-Pacific Endeavour-2022”.

• It will be the third edition of the “Indo-Pacific Endeavour” between the Indian and the Australian Navy.
• The two Royal Australian Navy ships taking part in the exercise are:

1. HMAS Anzac (an Anzac-class frigate)
2. HMAS Adelaide (a Canberra-class landing helicopter)

• The “Indo-Pacific Endeavour” will be supported by the Royal Australian Navy’s Defence Force Maritime Task Unit.
• A total of 1800 personnel, 5 ships, and 11 helicopters will take part in the IPE-2022.
• The IPE is an Australian initiative to increase its involvement in the Indian and Pacific oceans that began in 2017. It involves Australia’s regional engagement with 14 countries (including India) of the Indo-Pacific region.

Question:

Q.1 Which edition of the Indo-Pacific Endeavour is being held between Australia and the 14 Indo-Pacific nations?
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 3rd
d. 4th