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1. Which country recently conducted its first Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with India in the Indian Ocean?
The maiden Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) between India and Germany involved the Indian Navy's INS Delhi and Germany’s frigate Baden-Württemberg, along with the tanker Frankfurt Am Main. This exercise in the Indian Ocean included complex operations such as cross-deck flying, underway replenishment, and weapon firing. MPX signifies an important step in strengthening naval interoperability and maritime relations between India and Germany, underscoring a shared commitment to regional security and defence collaboration.