Identify whether the given statements are correct or incorrect with respect to INDRA 2025.
Statement 1: It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and South Africa.
Statement 2: The 14th edition of this exercise included a wide range of activities and structured drills designed to enhance interoperability towards countering common maritime threats.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Statement 2 is correct and Statement 1 is incorrect

Explanation:

• INDRA is a bilateral military exercise between India and Russia, not South Africa; hence Statement 1 is incorrect.

• The 14th edition of INDRA (INDRA 2025), held from March 28 to April 2, 2025, included multiple structured drills and coordinated maritime operations designed to enhance interoperability and counter common maritime threats.

• The exercise strengthens operational coordination between the Indian Navy and the Russian Navy.

• It focuses on maritime security, anti-terror operations, and tactical naval manoeuvres.

• It is one of the longest-standing bilateral military engagements between India and Russia.

Information Booster:

• INDRA was launched in 2003 as a naval exercise and later expanded into a tri-service format.

• The name stands for “INDia–RAssiya” (Russia), reflecting the two participating nations.