14th India-Maldives Military Exercise EKUVERIN
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: The 13th edition of the exercise was hosted by the Maldives earlier in 2025. NOW: The 14th edition transitioned to Indian soil, being hosted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, maintaining the alternating location tradition.
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BEFORE: Defense relations faced significant strain in 2024 when the Maldives government requested the withdrawal of Indian military personnel stationed for aviation platforms. NOW: The successful commencement of this military drill highlights a pragmatic stabilization and continuation of military-to-military engagement despite political shifts.
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BEFORE: Previous iterations of EKUVERIN focused heavily on basic tactical drills and standard counter-insurgency. NOW: The 14th edition explicitly incorporates the integration of niche defense technologies and joint mission planning for complex semi-urban and coastal terrains.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements regarding India-Maldives joint exercises is/are correct? 1. Exercise EKUVERIN is an annual bilateral military exercise conducted exclusively in India. 2. Exercise Dosti is a trilateral Coast Guard exercise involving India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka.