Question: Aman-17 is a multinational naval exercise which has been holding every alternate year since 2007 by which of the following country?
(a) Pakistan
(b) China
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) India
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- Exercise AMAN-17 was conducted in North Arabian Sea from 10-14 Feb 2017.
- Aman-17 is the fifth such exercise which Pakistan has been holding every alternate year since 2007.
- Navies’ of37 countries participated in this exercise.
- This was the 6th exercise of AMAN series.
- Slogan of AMAN exercise is “Together for Peace”.
- The exercise will help in working against human trafficking, narcotics smuggling, and terrorism in the region.
- AMAN is an Urdu word meaning “PEACE.
Reference:
https://www.aman.paknavy.gov.pk/intro_more.aspx
http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/naval-drill-aman-17-with-37-nations-begins-in-karachi/story-e7mBLHZfQUODIsNxsKtnpI.html
http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2017/02/pakistan-navy-fully-prepared-to-ensure.html