The Indian Navy's INS Trishul has arrived at Toulon, France, to take part in the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA. VARUNA is the annual bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy, and it helps the two forces build familiarity and practise operating together at sea. The latest edition is being hosted on the French side at the port of Toulon. Exam points: exercise – VARUNA; edition – 24th; participants – Indian Navy and French Navy; Indian ship – INS Trishul; venue – Toulon, France.