Where was the Japan-India bilateral Maritime Exercise (JIMEX-24) held in 2024?

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Question

Where was the Japan-India bilateral Maritime Exercise (JIMEX-24) held in 2024?

  1. A. Yokosuka, Japan (Correct answer)
  2. B. Bay of Bengal
  3. C. Western Pacific Ocean
  4. D. Vishakhapatnam, India

Correct Answer

Option A — Yokosuka, Japan

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Yokosuka, Japan.

Key Points

  • JIMEX-24 (Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2024) was held off Yokosuka, Japan, in the Pacific.
  • It is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) aimed at strengthening interoperability and maritime cooperation between the two navies.
  • The JIMEX series began in 2012, and the venue alternates between the two countries.
  • The 2024 edition featured advanced drills including surface warfare, weapon firings and coordinated manoeuvres.

Additional Information

  • such exercises are part of the growing India-Japan strategic partnership and the broader effort to ensure a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific, making Yokosuka, Japan, option (A), the correct venue.