Question : On which date maiden ‘Colombo Security Conclave focused operation’ between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka conducted ?
a. 27 and 28 November 2021
b. 25 and 26 November 2021
c. 23 and 24 November 2021
d. None of the above
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Maiden ‘Colombo Security Conclave focused operation’ between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka was conducted on 27 and 28 November 2021.
- Under this operation Ships and aircraft of Indian Navy, Maldives National Defence Force and Sri Lankan Navy has participated and operating over a vast area in the Exclusive Economic Zones of the three countries in Southern Arabian Sea.
- It may be recalled that a trilateral Table Top Exercise (TTX) between IN, MNDF and SLN was conducted on 14 and 15 July 2021.
- It is notable that ‘CSC Focused Operation’ is being conducted with an aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities.