INS Sharda reaches Maafilaafushi, Maldives, for HADR exercise with MNDF
INS Sharda arrived at Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives, for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise planned from 4 to 10 May 2025 with the Maldives National Defence Force.
Summary
INS Sharda of the Indian Navy arrived at Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives, for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise planned from 4 to 10 May 2025, the Ministry of Defence said on 5 May 2025. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), focusing on disaster response coordination, search and rescue, medical assistance, logistical support, joint drills, training sessions and community engagement after a major natural disaster. The deployment aligns with India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision for the Indian Ocean Region.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Sharda
- Location
- Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives
- Exercise
- HADR, planned 4–10 May 2025
- Partner
- Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
- Vision
- MAHASAGAR — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Consider the following statements about INS Sharda's deployment to the Maldives in May 2025: 1. The HADR exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force. 2. The exercise was planned from 1 to 5 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The exercise was planned from 4 to 10 May 2025.