The Indian Navy concluded MILAN 2026 with a formal closing ceremony

Current Context: MILAN 2026, the 13th edition of the Indian Navy’s multilateral naval exercise, was held from 15–25 February in Visakhapatnam and the Bay of Bengal.

• It was the largest edition yet, with participation from 74 nations, 42 warships/submarines, and 29 aircraft.
• The Harbour Phase included seminars, cultural exchanges, and the MILAN Village, while the Sea Phase featured live‑fire drills, anti‑submarine warfare, and tactical maneuvers.
• For the first time, MILAN coincided with the International Fleet Review (IFR 2026) and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs, underscoring India’s maritime leadership.
• The closing ceremony aboard INS Vikrant highlighted India’s growing capability to lead large‑scale operations.
• Its theme Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration reinforced India’s role as a preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region.

Question:

Q.1 MILAN 2026, the 13th edition of the Indian Navy’s multilateral naval exercise, was conducted in which location?
a) Kochi and Arabian Sea
b) Mumbai and Arabian Sea
c) Visakhapatnam and Bay of Bengal
d) Chennai and Indian Ocean

Answer: c) The 13th edition of MILAN was hosted at Visakhapatnam with operational activities in the Bay of Bengal.