The joint multinational maritime exercise IBSAMAR is conducted by the

The joint multinational maritime exercise IBSAMAR is conducted by the Navies of which of the following countries ?

India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives
India, Bangladesh and South Africa
India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Mauritius
India, Brazil and South Africa
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
The correct option is D. The joint multinational maritime exercise IBSAMAR is conducted by the Navies of India, Brazil, and South Africa.
– IBSAMAR is a tri-nation naval exercise.
– The name ‘IBSAMAR’ is an acronym derived from the participating countries: IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) + MAR (Maritime).
– The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime security cooperation among the three navies.
IBSAMAR is one of the key defence cooperation initiatives among the IBSA Dialogue Forum countries. The exercise series began in 2008.