Africa India Maritime Exercise (AIM)

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What is the primary objective of the Africa India Maritime (AIM) exercise?

To enhance maritime security cooperation and interoperability between India and African nations (correct)
To promote trade relations between India and participating African countries
To counter Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region
To establish Indian military bases along the east African coast

The Africa India Maritime Exercise will be held annually.

False (B)

What does 'AUM' symbolize in the context of the Africa India Maritime exercise?

Unity

The inaugural edition of the AIM exercise is scheduled to occur off the coast of ______ in Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam Signup and view all the answers

Match the country with its strategic importance in the context of India's maritime strategy:

Mauritius = India has access to bases and close ties with its leadership. Madagascar = India operates a listening post to monitor maritime traffic. Tanzania = Co-host of the inaugural Africa India Maritime Exercise. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is NOT a participant in the Africa India Maritime Exercise?

Ghana (A) Signup and view all the answers

India is the only country with military bases along the entire east African coast.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What types of regional threats is India committed to tackling in the east African region?

Piracy, illegal trafficking, unregulated fishing, and unreported research missions Signup and view all the answers

Several African countries are turning to India as an ally, perceiving India as a democratic ______ power.

maritime Signup and view all the answers

Which country's fishing practices have been protested by Mozambique due to their impact on local fish populations?

China (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Africa India Maritime exercise is primarily focused on anti-piracy operations.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian government official will inaugurate the Africa India Maritime Exercise?

Rajnath Singh Signup and view all the answers

The Africa India Maritime Exercise is co-hosted by the Indian Navy and the ______ People's Defence Force.

Tanzania Signup and view all the answers

Why are some countries wary of China's activities in the Indian Ocean region?

China's unregulated fishing and use of 'research vessels' for potentially suspicious activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

All participating countries in the Africa India Maritime Exercise must contribute naval ships.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which African country protested against Chinese trawlers for operating off its coast?

Mozambique Signup and view all the answers

India operates a ______ post in Madagascar to monitor maritime traffic.

listening Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a stated Indian objective in the east African region?

Combating piracy and illegal trafficking (C) Signup and view all the answers

The primary purpose of the Africa India Maritime Exercise is to establish a unified African military force.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the country with associated activity.

China = Accused of Illegal Fishing India = Primary Responser and favored security partner for East Africa. Tanzania = Co-hosting Africa India Maritime Exercise Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Africa India Maritime Exercise (AIM)

A large-scale maritime exercise between India and African nations.

Co-hosts of AIM Exercise

The Indian Navy and Tanzania People's Defence Force.

Goal of AIM Exercise

To increase interoperability with African allies and deepen security cooperation for maritime security and growth.