Bi-lateral Naval Exercise between India and Indonesia

30th edition of CORPAT

Question: At which of the following places Bi-lateral naval exercise CORPAT (Coordinated Patrol) between India and Indonesia will be held in October 2017?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Indonesia
(d) Myanmar
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • From 24 October – 05 November 2017, the 30th edition of CORPAT (Coordinated Patrol) and 3rd Bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy.
  • In pursuance with India’s ‘Act East Policy’, Indian Naval Ship Sukanya under the command of Commander SA Deodhar, NM has been reached at Belawan Indonesia to participate in the execise.
  • The exercise is aimed to foster closer maritime ties with countries located on the rim of the Indian Ocean.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171888
http://www.firstpost.com/world/indian-naval-ship-ins-sukanya-reaches-indonesia-for-corpat-joint-maritime-exercise-4174413.html