Seychelles
Op Southern Readiness 2023
INS Sunayna, an Indian naval ship, recently visited Seychelles as part of the multinational maritime security exercise known as Op Southern Readiness 2023. This exercise, conducted by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), aimed to enhance cooperation and counter piracy while ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
LAMITIYE- 2022 Joint Military Exercise
The Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) are holding the 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 at the Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA) in Seychelles from March 22 to March 31, 2022. Overview: This exercise will see the participation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Sarvekshak: Joint Hydrographc Survey in Mauritius
The INS Sarvekshak is on a deployment to Mauritius for undertaking Hydrogrpahic surveys along with Mauritius. It will also provide training to the Mauritian personnel on advanced hydrographic equipment and practices during the deployment. Hydrographic Survey INS Sarvekshak has visited ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
New Routes for Inland waterway
The Government of India recently identified new routes for ferry services through inland waterways. This is being done to promote coastal shipping and boost tourism. About the New Routes The new routes include Hazira, Somnath temple, Okha and Jamnagar. Also, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Indian-origin Wavel Ramkalawan becomes the President of Seychelles
On October 25, 2020, India born Wavel Ramkalawan was elected as the President of Seychelles. This is the first time, the opposition candidate has won elections in Seychelles since 1977. Background Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India joins Indian Ocean Commission as the fifth Observer
On March 6, 2020, India joined the Indian Ocean Commission as the fifth observer. The other four observers in the grouping are Malta, China, European Union and OIF (International Organization of La Francophonie). Highlights It is important for India to ..