RIMPAC 2016 - World’s largest international maritime exercise kicks off

World largest international maritime exercise RIMPAC 2016 began.
Where: Pacific ocean at Hawaii, USA


Participated Navy: 26th Navy are participated (Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, China, Peru, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States)

Theme: Capable, Adaptive, Partners

Edition: 25th 

New Participated Nations: Three new nations (Denmark, Germany and Italy) are participating for the first time in RIMPAC.

Indian Ship participated: Indian Naval ship 'Satpura', an indigenously built guided missile stealth frigate, part of the Eastern Fleet, will participate in the exercise.

Important Question for Competitive Exam from this Current Affairs

1. RIMPAC 2016 was began in: a)USA b)Canada c)Japan d)China
2. The Theme of RIMPAC 2016: a)Captivate and Partnership b)Capable, Adaptive, Partners c)Peaceful,Partnership, Friendship d)Better Maritime security, Better World
3. The _____________edition of RIMPAC 2016 began at Hawaii, USA a)24th b)25th c)33rd d)34th
4. Indian Naval ship ___________ participated in RIMPAC 2016: a)Arihant b)Satpura c)Sindhurakshak d)Kadmatt