India will be joining a French naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal this month. It is the first French naval exercise that Indian Navy will be a part of. The exercise is named as La Perouse. Japan, Australia, and the United States of America (USA) will also participate in the exercise. As per the French Embassy, two French Navy ships, the Surcouf and the Tonnerre made a port call in Kochi from March 30 to April 1. They will next sail to Bay of Bengal to participate in the exercise.
Q1. When will the La Perouse exercise held?
French naval exercise La Perouse will be held from April 5 to 7.
Q2. Which countries will participate in the exercise?
France, India, USA, Australia and Japan
Q3. Name the two French ships which made a port call in Kochi to further participate in La Perouse?
The Surcouf and the Tonnerre
Q4. When was the 1st edition of La Perouse held?
In 2019 with France, USA, Australia and Japan
Q5. What is the name of the India and France naval exercise?
The name of the exercise is -Varuna naval exercise. It was first conducted in 1983. La Perouse will be followed by Varuna in Arabian Sea.