Question: Which of the following Indian Naval Ship participated in the 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT)?
(a) INS Kalvari
(b) INS Trishul
(c) INS Rana
(d) INS Kesari
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) was conducted from 05 – 15 September, 2019.
- Detailed discussions were held towards scheduling and conduct of the CORPAT along with joint exercises between ships or aircraft of both the navies.
- Indian Naval (IN) Ship Kesari and Thailand Ship (HTMS) Kraburi along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both the navies are participated in the CORPAT.
- Since 2003, Indian Naval ships and aircraft of Andaman and Nicobar Command has been participating in the biannual Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
- The Objectives of the Indo-Thai CORPAT are to ensure effective implementation of United Nations Conventions on Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- These laws specify regulations on following matters:-
- Protection and conservation of natural resources
- Conservation of marine environment.
- Prevention and suppression of illegal, unregulated fishing activity.
- Drug trafficking piracy, exchange of information in prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration and conduct of Search and Rescue operations at sea.
Links:-
https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193027
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/28th-cycle-of-indo-thai-corpat-from-sep-5-to-15-119090601255_1.html