Current Affairs 8th February 2025
Current affairs 8th February 2025 by Saurabh Pandey Sir
Factors Contributing to the Depreciation
of the Rupee
 TROPEX Overview: The Indian Navy’s biennial Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is taking place in the Indian Ocean Region from January to March. Fleet Composition: The exercise involves approximately 65 Indian Navy ships, nine submarines, and over 80 aircraft of various types. Objective: TROPEX-25 aims to validate the Indian Navy’s core warfighting skills and ensure a synchronized response to protect national maritime security interests. Joint Participation: The exercise includes participation from all operational units of the Navy, as well as significant contributions from the Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
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Operational Phases: TROPEX is conducted in various phases, including activities both in harbor and at sea, focusing on combat operations, cyber and electronic warfare, and live weapon firings. Threat Preparedness: The exercise prepares the Navy to address conventional, asymmetric, and hybrid threats in a contested maritime environment. Integrated Operations: It integrates multiple facets of military operations, including amphibious exercises and joint work-up phases. Summary: The Indian Navy’s TROPEX-25 exercise is a comprehensive maritime operation aimed at enhancing warfighting capabilities and ensuring national security in the Indian Ocean
