5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX to be held in Arabian Sea from 6 to 8 Oct 2021 | Daily Current Affairs Dose

5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX to be held in Arabian Sea from 6 to 8 Oct 2021 | Daily Current Affairs Dose

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5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX to be held in Arabian Sea from 6 to 8 Oct 2021 | Daily Current Affairs Dose

5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX-21: The fifth edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX, between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), will be held in Arabian Sea from 06 to 08 October 2021. JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation. The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in September 2020.

India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX-21: Aims

India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX-21 aims to develop common understanding of operational procedures and enhance inter-operability through conduct of a multitude of advanced exercises, across the entire spectrum of maritime operations. Multi-faceted tactical exercises involving weapon firings, cross-deck helicopter operations and complex surface, anti-submarine and air warfare drills will consolidate coordination developed by the two navies.

5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX: Key Highlights

Indigenously built Guided Missile Stealth Destroyer Kochi and Guided Missile Frigate Teg, under the command of Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, will represent the Indian Navy.

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The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force will be represented by JMSDF ships Kaga, an Izumo Class Helicopter Carrier and Murasame, a Guided Missile Destroyer, led by Rear Admiral IkeuchiIzuru, Commander Escort Flotila - 3 (CCF-3). In addition to ships, P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, integral helicopters and MiG 29K fighter aircraft will also participate in the exercise.

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India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX-21 will further enhance the cooperation and mutual confidence between the two navies and fortify the long-standing bond of friendship between the two countries.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Capital City of Japan: Tokyo
• Largest City of Japan: Tokyo
• National language of Japan: Japanese
• Prime Minister of Japan: Fumio Kishida
• Total Population of Japan 2021 estimate: Neutral decrease 125,360,000 (11th)
• Currency of Japan: Japanese yen (¥)