29th India- Indonesia Co-ordinated Patrol (Corpat)

29th India- Indonesia Co-Ordinated Patrol (Corpat)

Question: The 29th series of Co-ordinated Patrol (Corpat) is scheduled from 09 – 25 May, 17 at Port Blair with which of the following Countries?
(a) Thailand
(b) Malaysia
(c) Indonesia
(d) Sri Lanka
Ans(c)
Related facts:

  • The 29th series of India–Indonesia CORPAT is scheduled from 09 – 25 May 17 at Port Blair under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command.
  • Its aim is to secure the trade sea route; the Coordinated Patrol also serves to enhance mutual understanding and inter–operability between the two navies.
  • The CORPAT also reflects the shared concerns between the two countries for a peaceful Indian Ocean for the benefit of international community.
  • Indonesian Navy and the Indian Navy have been carrying out co-ordinated patrolling twice a year since 2002 near the International Maritime Boundary Line to keep this part of the Indian Ocean region safe and secure for commercial shipping and international trade.
  • The closing ceremony of the CORPAT is scheduled at Belawan, Indonesia from 22 – 25 May 17.
  • The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Sutedi Senoputra has arrived to take part in the 29th series of IND–INDO CORPAT.
  • The Indian Navy is represented by INS Utkarsh.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=161662
https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/861874338873491457