Exercise Malabar 2024 multinational naval exercise held in the Indian Ocean

Current Context: Exercise Malabar 2024 was a significant multinational naval exercise held in the Indian Ocean from October 8 to 18, 2024.

• It involved the navies of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States.
• The exercise was designed to enhance interoperability, strengthen maritime security, and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
• The sea phase of the exercise was conducted in the Bay of Bengal.
• The exercise included various naval drills, such as anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, air defense exercises, and tactical maneuvers.
• Exercise Malabar is a key component of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).
• The exercise demonstrates the commitment of the participating nations to maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

Question:

1 Which countries participated in Exercise Malabar 2024?

• A) India, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom
• B) India, Japan, United States, Australia
• C) India, Australia, United States, United Kingdom
• D) India, United States, France, Japan

Answer: B) Exercise Malabar 2024 was a multinational naval exercise involving the navies of the Quad countries: India, Japan, the United States, and Australia, focusing on enhancing maritime security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.