Tuesday, November 8, 2016

RIMPAC 2016: World’s largest international maritime exercise kicks off

July 2, 2016 World’s largest international maritime exercise named RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2016 began in Pacific Ocean at Hawaii, United States. RIMPAC 2016 will see participation of navies from 26 countries. This year it is the 25th edition of biennial exercise in the series that began in 1971 RIMPAC 2016 Theme: “Capable, Adaptive, Partners”.

  • Key Facts In this edition of exercise (from 30 June to 4 August 2016), 45 ships, 5 submarines, about 200 aircrafts and 25000 personnel are participating. 26 Participating Countries are: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, China, Peru, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • Participating countries will exercise wide range of capabilities including complex warfighting, maritime security, disaster relief operations and sea control.
India’s first Commercial Court and Commercial Disputes Resolution Centre inaugurated in Chattisgarh

July 4, 2016 India’s first Commercial Court and Commercial Disputes Resolution Centre was inaugurated at Raipur,  capital of Chhattisgarh. It was inaugurated by State Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh along with Supreme Court  judge Madan B. Lokur. Key facts The first Commercial Court and Commercial Disputes Resolution Centre complex  has ultra- 29 modern facilities like e-Court, e-Library, e-Filing, Video-conferencing and e-Summons. It will help in   improving the judicial system and the investors and business world. It will also facilitate the investors in their  commercial dealings. The court also consists of arbitration centre and a mediation 

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