Why is it in News?
→ Indian Navy participated in the 8th edition of Exercise Ekatha.
→ Deputy Chief of Naval Staff attended closing ceremony in Maldives.
Important Points
- Bilateral maritime exercise between India and Maldives.
- Conducted annually since 2017.
- 8th edition held in Maldives.
- Participants: Indian Navy and Maldives National Defence Force.
- Focus on interoperability between marine commandos.
- Covers diving operations.
- Includes special forces tactics.
- Emphasises asymmetric warfare capabilities.