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Raksha Rajya Mantri leads India at 17th Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025)

An Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth took part in the opening of LIMA 2025, the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia, on 20 May 2025 and inaugurated the India Pavilion.

Summary

An Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended the opening ceremony of the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) at Langkawi, Malaysia on 20 May 2025. The five-day event was inaugurated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Seth inaugurated the India Pavilion, which showcased indigenous technologies including BrahMos and HAL-made Dornier aircraft. An Indian Naval ship was also to take part. LIMA was established in 1991 and is held biennially. India and Malaysia established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024.

Key facts

Event
LIMA 2025 (17th edition), Langkawi, Malaysia
Opening
20 May 2025, by PM Anwar Ibrahim
Indian delegation
Led by RRM Sanjay Seth
India Pavilion
BrahMos, HAL Dornier
LIMA
Established 1991; biennial

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

LIMA 2025, whose opening on 20 May 2025 was attended by an Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth, is held in which country?

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Correct answer: B — Malaysia

LIMA — the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition — is held at Langkawi, Malaysia.

Q2 Advanced

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) was established in which year, and how often is it held?

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Correct answer: D — 1991, biennially

LIMA was established in 1991 and is held biennially; 2025 was its 17th edition.

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