TROPEX exercise 2025

Current Context: The Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-25), held from January to March 2025, is the Indian Navy's premier biennial operational exercise conducted across the Indian Ocean Region, covering vast operational areas.

• It involved approximately 65 ships, 9 submarines, and over 80 aircraft, along with active participation from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
• The aim was to validate warfighting skills and strengthen joint operational strategies to address conventional, asymmetric, and hybrid threats.
• Key highlights included AMPHEX (Amphibious Exercise), live weapon firings, and cyber warfare drills, showcasing a high level of combat readiness and synergy among all participants.

Question:

Q.1 Which of the following branches of the Indian Armed Forces participated in TROPEX-25?
a) Only the Indian Navy
b) Indian Navy and Indian Air Force
c) Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force
d) Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard

Answer: d) TROPEX-25 is a tri-services operational exercise with active participation from all major branches of the Indian Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard, ensuring integrated defense strategies.