Japan-India Maritime exercise ‘JAIMAX 2025’ Held in Japan

Current Context: The Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) was held in Japan from 16–18 October 2025, with a harbour phase at Yokosuka on 21 October 2025.

• The Indian Navy participated with INS Sahyadri (Shivalik-class stealth frigate), while the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force deployed Asahi, Oumi, and submarine Jinryu.
• The exercise included anti-submarine warfare drills, missile defence, flying operations, and underway replenishment.
• It aimed to enhance navy-to-navy interoperability and strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan.
• The drills reinforced both nations’ commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

Question:

Q.1 In which country was the Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2025 (JAIMEX-25) organised?
a) Japan
b) India
c) Singapore
d) Indonesia

Answer: a) JAIMEX-25 was hosted by Japan, with its harbour phase at Yokosuka, a major base of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).