Explanation:

Exercise Ekuverin, the joint military exercise of the Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force commenced at the Maratha Centre in Belagavi.
The focus of the eighth annual joint military training event is to enhance interoperability between the two forces for counter-terrorist operations in semi urban environment.
   The 14-day training exercise is being carried out by the Sirmoor Rifles of the Indian Army and Marine troops of Maldives National Defence Force.