Ques: Recently Naseem Al-Bahr, the tenth edition of the bilateral naval exercises began off the coast of Goa. The naval exercise is between which of the following two countries?
(a) India-Bahrain
(b) India-Maldives
(c) India-Oman
(d) India-Bangladesh
Ans (c)
Related facts:
- The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman had conducted a bilateral maritime exercise NASEEM-AL-BAHR in the Arabian Sea from 22-27 Jan 16 off Goa in the Arabian Sea
- This bilateral naval exercise by India and Oman is being held since 1993.
- The primary aim of this exercise is to increase interoperability amongst the two navies and develop common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations.
- The current exercise will be the tenth such exercise.
- The first phase is “Harbour Phase” which was completed on the coast of Goa from 22 to 24 January 2016.
- The second phase will be “Sea Phase” and it was completed in the Arabian Sea along the coast of Goa from 24 to 27 January 2016
- During the exercise, the Indian Navy was represented by INS Trikand and INS Trishul.
- In addition, Fast Attack Craft, Maritime Patrol Aircraft and integral helicopters also participated in the bilateral exercise.
- The Omani Navy was represented by RNOV Al-Shamikh, a Corvette and RNOV Al-Seeb, a Fast Attack Craft.
- The 9th edition of the bilateral Indian Navy-Royal Omani Navy biennial exercise was held on 23 Sep 13 off the coast of Oman, in the North Arabian Sea.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=135706
http://indiannavy.nic.in/content/naseem-al-bahr-2016-visit-royal-navy-oman-ships