Indian Navy Set to Host Multi-Nation Maritime Training Exercise 'Operation Southern Readiness 26-2' in Kochi
The training program is executed in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a 47-nation naval coalition focused on protecting global sea lanes.
The exercise will be organized under the leadership of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), which serves as CMF's specialized capacity-building and training division.
This engagement aims to strengthen interoperability, enhance maritime security, and defend freedom of navigation along vital global trade routes.
Key Facts / Static GK
CMF Member Count: 47 nations
CTF 154: Combined Task Force 154 (CMF's training task force)
Q Practice Quiz — 17 July 2026
1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the PARIVARTAN Scheme? 1. The scheme's operational guidelines have been approved by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 2. Old vehicles in the NCR will be replaced with BS-VI compliant models or Electric Vehicles. 3. The National Capital Region Planning Board serves as the funding agency for this scheme.
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the operational guidelines have been approved by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, though the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the nodal ministry. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
2. What is the weightage assigned to the 'Usage' dimension in the Reserve Bank of India's Financial Inclusion Index?
Explanation: The RBI Financial Inclusion Index is calculated based on three dimensions with specific weights: Access (35%), Usage (45%), and Quality (20%).
3. Which entity is responsible for managing the India-Japan Fund, which recently announced an investment of 200 crore rupees in Ather Energy?
Explanation: The India-Japan Fund is a bilateral investment fund managed by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund.
4. Which airline operated the first international flight connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport with Abu Dhabi?
Explanation: Air India Express operated the first international flight from Navi Mumbai International Airport, connecting it to Abu Dhabi.
5. Which of the following nations were removed from the Financial Action Task Force Grey List in the June 2026 revisions?
Explanation: In the June 2026 changes, Algeria and Namibia were removed from the FATF Grey List, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iraq were added.
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