1st edition of Multilateral Maritime Exercise ‘AIKEYME’

Current Context: The 1st edition of Multilateral Maritime Exercise AIKEYME (Africa India Key Maritime Engagement) commenced on April 13, 2025, in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, co-hosted by India and Tanzania.

• The exercise, meaning "Unity" in Sanskrit, aligns with India's MAHASAGAR vision for regional security and growth.

Key Details:

• Duration: April 13–18, 2025.
• Participants: Nations like Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa.

Phases:

• Harbour Phase: Anti-piracy operations, seamanship training, and community outreach.
• Sea Phase: Maritime security operations, search and rescue, and combating transnational crimes.

Indian Naval Assets: INS Chennai, INS Kesari, and INS Sunayna.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the 1st edition of the Multilateral Maritime Exercise AIKEYME held?
a) Port Louis, Mauritius
b) Mombasa, Kenya
c) Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
d) Victoria, Seychelles

Answer: c) The first AIKEYME exercise was co-hosted by India and Tanzania in Dar-es-Salaam, reinforcing regional maritime cooperation.