Current Affairs 13th & 14th April 2025
Current affairs 13th April 2025 by Saurabh Pandey Sir
The Inaugural Edition of
AIKEYME AIKEYME
● The waters off Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, have become a hub of maritime collaboration.
● The inaugural edition of the Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) kicked off on Sunday.
● This large-scale multilateral exercise marks a significant step towards enhancing maritime security and cooperation among nations in the Indian Ocean region. What is AIKEYME?
● Strategic Initiative: Aimed at fostering collaboration among maritime forces from various nations.
● Indian Navy Leadership: The Indian Navy leads this endeavor, uniting naval personnel from nine friendly nations.
● Regional Challenges: Focuses on tackling common regional maritime challenges Objectives of AIKEYME
● Collaborative Solutions: Develop solutions to maritime challenges through shared knowledge and resources.
● Enhancing Interoperability: Ensure seamless operations among naval forces, akin to a wellrehearsed orchestra. Significance of the Exercise
● Strengthening India-Africa Relations: Highlights the commitment to mutual growth and security
. ● Regional Maritime Challenges: Addresses issues like piracy, illegal fishing, and environmental concerns. Participating Nations
● Overview: Includes Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, India, and Tanzania.
● Unique Contributions: Each country brings unique strengths and perspectives. The Role of Indian Naval Ships
● INS Sunayna: Arrived with 44 naval personnel, symbolizing India’s commitment to regional security.
● INS Chennai and INS Kesari: Showcase India’s naval prowess and readiness for collaborative operations. The Inauguration Ceremony Ceremonial Guard and National Anthems: A grand affair co-hosted onboard the INS Chennai, symbolizing unity and cooperation. Conclusion
● Significant Milestone: AIKEYME is a milestone in maritime collaboration between India and African nations.
● Future Prospects: The exercise promises a bright future for maritime cooperation DRDO’s Mk-II(A) Laser-DEW System: A Leap in Defense Technology
🚀 Successful Trial: The DRDO has successfully tested the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system
