{"id":3176,"date":"2025-12-03T12:13:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T06:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=3176"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:31:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:01:29","slug":"exercise-ekuverin-2025-india-maldives-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/exercise-ekuverin-2025-india-maldives-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"India, Maldives Begin 14th Edition of Exercise Ekuverin 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">The 14th bilateral military exercise between India and the Maldives, EKUVERIN, began on 2 December 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and concluded on 15 December. The exercise features the participation of 45 troops from both the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force, reflecting a strong defence partnership between the two nations. It aims to enhance interoperability, coordination, and mutual understanding through joint training. The focus is on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in jungle, semi-urban, and coastal environments. EKUVERIN continues to strengthen regional security cooperation and the long-term association between India and the Maldives.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Objects of the Exercise (EKUVERIN)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Exercise EKUVERIN 2025 is underway in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from 2-15 December.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It seeks to enhance interoperability of the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Develops counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations capability in jungle, semi-urban and coastal terrain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Concentrates on combined tactics, planning of missions and exchanging best practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Maldivian contingent was facilitated through an Indian Air Force transport aircraft, which was used in training support and moving troops.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Recently Asked Questions About Exercise<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Exam \/ Year<\/th>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>RRB NTPC 2025<\/td>\n<td>The 13th edition of the joint military exercise &ldquo;Ekuverin&rdquo; was conducted in which country?<\/td>\n<td>Maldives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IB ACIO Grade-II 2025<\/td>\n<td>The 13th edition of Ekuverin took place in which month of 2025?<\/td>\n<td>February 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Affairs Quiz 2025<\/td>\n<td>&ldquo;Bongosagar 2025, a naval exercise, was conducted between which two countries?&rdquo;<\/td>\n<td>India and Bangladesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Defence Current Affairs 2025<\/td>\n<td>In 2025, the joint military exercise &ldquo;Nomadic Elephant&rdquo; between India and Mongolia concluded on June 13. Where was it held?<\/td>\n<td>Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Expected Questions About EKUVERIN for Upcoming Exams<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 14th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN 2025 is being held in which state of India?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A. Goa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">B. Kerala<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">C. Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">D. Karnataka<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Answer: B<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Description: The 2025 edition of EKUVERIN is held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from 2&ndash;15 December.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What is the primary objective of Exercise EKUVERIN?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A. Naval patrolling<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">B. Boosting trade cooperation<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">C. Enhancing counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism skills<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">D. Missile testing<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Answer: C<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Description: EKUVERIN focuses on joint training for CI\/CT operations across jungle, semi-urban and coastal terrain.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Which Indian regiment participated in Exercise EKUVERIN 2025?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A. Rajput Regiment<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">B. Garhwal Rifles<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">C. Sikh Regiment<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">D. Kumaon Regiment<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Answer: B<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Description: The Indian Army contingent is drawn from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">How many personnel from each country will be in EKUVERIN 2025?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A. 20 each<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">B. 30 each<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">C. 45 each<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">D. 60 each<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Answer: C<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Description: 45 Indian Army personnel and 45 MNDF personnel are part of the 14th edition.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">EKUVERIN literally means what in the local Dhivehi language?<br \/>\nA. Warrior<br \/>\nB. Friendship<br \/>\nC. Defence<br \/>\nD. Unity<br \/>\nAnswer: B<br \/>\nDescription: &lsquo;Ekuverin&rsquo; means &ldquo;friends,&rdquo; signifying the close friendly ties between India and Maldives.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The first edition of EKUVERIN was held in which year?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A. 2005<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">B. 2009<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">C. 2011<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">D. 2013<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Answer: B<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Description: The first India&ndash;Maldives EKUVERIN exercise was conducted in 2009.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What is the frequency of Exercise EKUVERIN?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A. Once every 3 years<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">B. Annual<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">C. Twice a year<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">D. Once in 5 years<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Answer: B<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Description: EKUVERIN is conducted annually, either in India or the Maldives, on a rotational basis.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 14th edition of the Indian-Maldives exercise called Ekuverin 2025 is a sign of the growing level of defence cooperation and the dedication to the safety of the region between India and the Maldives. The drill intensifies the interoperability, improves counter-terror and joint operation capabilities and bolsters long-standing strategic trust. It remains critical in ensuring stability in the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 14th bilateral military exercise between India and the Maldives, EKUVERIN, began on 2 December 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and concluded on 15 December. 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