Question: On 12-18 November, 2018, bilateral naval exercises – Samudra Shakti was organized between which of the following countries?
(a) India and Oman
(b) India and Russia
(c) China and Nepal
(d) India and Indonesia
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- On 12-18 November 2018, the first ever bilateral naval exercise ‘Samudra Shakti ‘was organized between the navy of India and Indonesia at the port of Surabaya, Indonesia.
- The purpose of this exercise is to strengthen bilateral relations, expand maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability and exchange best practices.
- The Harbour Phase of this exercise was conducted between 12-15 November while Sea Phase was organized on 16-18 November 2018.
- The bilateral exercise will include operations such as Joint manoeuvres, Helicopter operations, Surface warfare exercise, ASW exercise and Anti Piracy exercises.
- From the Indian side INS Rana of the Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command participated in the joint naval exercise.
- INSRana is a Rajput-class Soviet Kashin-class guided missile destroyer commissioned in Indian Navy on 28th June 1982.
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