{"id":31778,"date":"2025-05-28T21:34:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=31778"},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T07:25:21","slug":"naval-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Varuna 2025 Naval Exercise: India-France Maritime Cooperation, Key Drills &amp; Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 23rd edition of the <strong>Varuna 2025<\/strong> bilateral naval exercise between <strong>India and France<\/strong> commenced on <strong>March 19, 2025<\/strong>, in the <strong>Arabian Sea<\/strong>. This annual exercise, which has been a key aspect of Indo-French defence relations, aims to enhance <strong>interoperability, strategic coordination, and operational efficiency<\/strong> between the two navies. With the participation of advanced warships, aircraft carriers, and fighter jets, the exercise highlights the growing maritime partnership between India and France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#Key_Highlights_of_Varuna_2025\" >Key Highlights of Varuna 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#1_Aircraft_Carrier_Operations\" >1. Aircraft Carrier Operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#2_Advanced_Naval_Drills\" >2. Advanced Naval Drills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#3_Strengthening_Maritime_Security_in_the_Indian_Ocean\" >3. Strengthening Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#1_Strengthening_India-France_Defence_Ties\" >1. Strengthening India-France Defence Ties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#2_Boosting_Indias_Naval_Capabilities\" >2. Boosting India\u2019s Naval Capabilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#3_Importance_for_Competitive_Exams\" >3. Importance for Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#4_Role_in_Indo-Pacific_Security_Strategy\" >4. Role in Indo-Pacific Security Strategy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#Historical_Context_Evolution_of_the_Varuna_Exercise\" >Historical Context: Evolution of the Varuna Exercise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#1_Origin_and_Early_Years\" >1. Origin and Early Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#2_Increasing_Complexity_Over_the_Years\" >2. Increasing Complexity Over the Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#3_Key_Milestones\" >3. Key Milestones<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Varuna_2025\" >Key Takeaways from Varuna 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#1_What_is_Varuna_2025_and_why_is_it_significant\" >1. What is Varuna 2025, and why is it significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#2_When_did_the_Varuna_2025_naval_exercise_begin\" >2. When did the Varuna 2025 naval exercise begin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#3_Which_aircraft_carriers_are_participating_in_Varuna_2025\" >3. Which aircraft carriers are participating in Varuna 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#4_What_are_the_key_drills_conducted_in_Varuna_2025\" >4. What are the key drills conducted in Varuna 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#5_How_does_Varuna_2025_contribute_to_Indo-Pacific_security\" >5. How does Varuna 2025 contribute to Indo-Pacific security?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/naval-exercise\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_Varuna_2025\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of Varuna 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Aircraft_Carrier_Operations\"><\/span><strong>1. Aircraft Carrier Operations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A major highlight of <strong>Varuna 2025<\/strong> is the <strong>joint participation of aircraft carriers<\/strong> from both navies. The Indian Navy has deployed <strong>INS Vikrant<\/strong>, India&#8217;s first indigenous aircraft carrier, while the French Navy has fielded <strong>Charles de Gaulle<\/strong>, its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This collaboration strengthens naval cooperation and provides an opportunity for both forces to <strong>exchange best practices in aircraft carrier operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Advanced_Naval_Drills\"><\/span><strong>2. Advanced Naval Drills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Varuna 2025 includes a series of high-intensity naval drills, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advanced Air Defence Drills<\/strong>: To improve defence strategies against aerial threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Intensity Fighter Jet Exercises<\/strong>: Indian <strong>MiG-29K<\/strong> and French <strong>Rafale-M<\/strong> fighter jets engage in mock air combat exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Operations<\/strong>: Joint efforts to detect and counter submarine threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surface Warfare Tactics<\/strong>: Coordinated warship maneuvers to improve combat readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These drills are crucial for strengthening operational <strong>synergy, combat preparedness, and maritime security<\/strong> in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Strengthening_Maritime_Security_in_the_Indian_Ocean\"><\/span><strong>3. Strengthening Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Ocean is a strategic region with growing security concerns, including <strong>piracy, illegal fishing, and regional tensions<\/strong>. The <strong>Varuna exercise<\/strong> enhances maritime surveillance, strengthens security frameworks, and reaffirms <strong>India and France\u2019s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Varuna-2025-naval-exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-2-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Varuna 2025 naval exercise\" class=\"wp-image-31779\" style=\"width:634px;height:auto\" title=\"Varuna 2025 naval exercise\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Varuna 2025 naval exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News is Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Strengthening_India-France_Defence_Ties\"><\/span><strong>1. Strengthening India-France Defence Ties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Varuna naval exercise showcases the <strong>deepening strategic partnership<\/strong> between India and France. Defence collaborations like these play a vital role in <strong>bilateral military cooperation and geopolitical alignment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Boosting_Indias_Naval_Capabilities\"><\/span><strong>2. Boosting India\u2019s Naval Capabilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the induction of <strong>INS Vikrant<\/strong>, India has demonstrated its growing naval strength. <strong>Exercises like Varuna provide a platform for the Indian Navy to refine its aircraft carrier operations and improve coordination with foreign navies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Importance_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span><strong>3. Importance for Competitive Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics related to <strong>maritime security, naval exercises, and international defence collaborations<\/strong> are crucial for aspirants preparing for <strong>UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence<\/strong> exams. Understanding such developments helps candidates in answering <strong>current affairs and defence-related questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Role_in_Indo-Pacific_Security_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>4. Role in Indo-Pacific Security Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indo-Pacific region has become a hotspot for <strong>economic and military competition<\/strong>. Joint exercises like <strong>Varuna 2025<\/strong> contribute to maintaining <strong>peace, stability, and security<\/strong> in this strategic zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Evolution_of_the_Varuna_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Evolution of the Varuna Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Origin_and_Early_Years\"><\/span><strong>1. Origin and Early Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Varuna<\/strong> naval exercise began in <strong>1993<\/strong> as part of Indo-French defence cooperation. It was officially named <strong>\u2018Varuna\u2019 in 2001<\/strong> and has been held annually ever since, alternating between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Increasing_Complexity_Over_the_Years\"><\/span><strong>2. Increasing Complexity Over the Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception, the <strong>scope of Varuna<\/strong> has expanded significantly. What started as a <strong>basic naval drill<\/strong> has evolved into a <strong>full-scale war simulation<\/strong>, involving aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, and fighter jets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Milestones\"><\/span><strong>3. Key Milestones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2001<\/strong>: Exercise officially named \u2018Varuna.\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2015<\/strong>: Introduction of aircraft carrier operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021<\/strong>: Expansion to include joint <strong>submarine warfare training.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025<\/strong>: Inclusion of <strong>INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle<\/strong>, marking a new era in Indo-French maritime collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Varuna_2025\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from Varuna 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The <strong>Varuna 2025 naval exercise<\/strong> between <strong>India and France<\/strong> started on <strong>March 19, 2025<\/strong>, in the Arabian Sea.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The exercise includes joint operations of <strong>INS Vikrant<\/strong> (India) and <strong>Charles de Gaulle<\/strong> (France).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Key drills include <strong>air defence exercises, fighter jet combat, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare tactics<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The exercise enhances <strong>India\u2019s maritime security and Indo-Pacific defence strategy<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Varuna started in 1993<\/strong>, was named officially in <strong>2001<\/strong>, and has grown into a major Indo-French naval exercise.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Varuna 2025 naval exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Varuna_2025_and_why_is_it_significant\"><\/span><strong>1. What is Varuna 2025, and why is it significant?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Varuna 2025 is a <strong>bilateral naval exercise between India and France<\/strong>, aimed at enhancing <strong>maritime cooperation, combat readiness, and operational coordination<\/strong> between the two navies. It is a key part of Indo-French defence relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_did_the_Varuna_2025_naval_exercise_begin\"><\/span><strong>2. When did the Varuna 2025 naval exercise begin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Varuna 2025<\/strong> exercise commenced on <strong>March 19, 2025<\/strong>, in the <strong>Arabian Sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_aircraft_carriers_are_participating_in_Varuna_2025\"><\/span><strong>3. Which aircraft carriers are participating in Varuna 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has deployed <strong>INS Vikrant<\/strong>, its first indigenous aircraft carrier, while France has deployed <strong>Charles de Gaulle<\/strong>, its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_key_drills_conducted_in_Varuna_2025\"><\/span><strong>4. What are the key drills conducted in Varuna 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main exercises include <strong>air defence drills, fighter jet combat training (MiG-29K vs Rafale-M), anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_does_Varuna_2025_contribute_to_Indo-Pacific_security\"><\/span><strong>5. How does Varuna 2025 contribute to Indo-Pacific security?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercise enhances <strong>maritime security, surveillance, and naval interoperability<\/strong> in the <strong>Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, ensuring peace and stability amid rising geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a 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