Multinational Exercise ‘Pacific Reach 2025’

Current Context: The Multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 was held in Singapore from 15–29 September 2025, hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy.

• It is a biennial Submarine Escape and Rescue (SMER) exercise, with participation from 40+ nations including India, USA, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and others.
• India deployed INS Nistar, its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), making its maiden international mission as the mothership for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV).
• The exercise had a Harbour Phase (briefings, medical symposiums, expert exchanges) and a Sea Phase (live submarine rescue drills, mass evacuation, medical support).
• It showcased interoperability in submarine rescue operations and strengthened regional maritime safety.

Question:

Q.1 The Multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 was hosted by which country?
a) India
b) Singapore
c) Japan
d) Australia

Answer: b) Pacific Reach 2025 was held in Singapore from 15–29 September 2025, hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy.