Which of the following statement is correct regarding Joint naval exercise Varuna 2019 1 It is ...........

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Which of the following statement is correct regarding Joint naval exercise Varuna 2019?

1. It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and French.

2. It will be conducted at two location- Goa Coast and Djibouti.

3. The Indian Navy has sought access to the French base in Djibouti.

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1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

The first part of 17th edition of the bilateral Indo-French joint naval exercise, Varuna 19.1, will be conducted off the Goa coast. The second part, Varuna 19.2, is scheduled to be held in Djibouti. India and France will also hold anti-submarine warfare games off Djibouti coast near the Horn of Africa.

Under the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) signed as part of its foreign cooperation initiatives, the Indian Navy has sought access to the French base in Djibouti for refit and refuelling.