Coordinated Patrol and Second Bilateral Maritime Exercise

Coordinated Patrol and India-Indonesia Bilateral Maritime Exercise Commence at Belawan, Indonesia

Question: India has participated in Coordinated Patrol and Second Bilateral Maritime Exercise, scheduled from 10-27 Oct 2016 in the Andaman Sea with which of the following country?
(a) United States Of America
(b) Japan
(c) Indonesia
(d) Germany
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

  • the 28th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol and Second Bilateral Maritime Exercise, scheduled from 10-27 Oct 16 in the Andaman Sea.
  • The two navies have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols (CORPAT) on respective sides of the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) twice a year since 2002.
  • The aim of exercise is keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping, International trade and legitimate marine activities.
  • Indian Naval Ship Karmuk, an indigenously built missile corvette, based under the Andaman and Nicobar Command, alongwith a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, is participating in the exercise.
  • These interactions would also provide opportunities for extensive operational and training engagements, and contribute substantively to the maintenance of good order at sea.
  • The Exercise seeks to strengthen the existing bonds of friendship between India and Indonesia, and underscore India’s partnership and solidarity with friendly countries of the region.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151567