SITMEX-20

Question 1. Recently, the second edition of the India, Thailand and Singapore trilateral Naval Exercise SITMEX-20 conducted in the —— .
(A) Andaman sea
(B) Delhi
(C) Thailand
(D) None of these
Answer – a
Explanation-

  • Why in news – Recently, the second edition of the India, Thailand and Singapore trilateral naval exercise SITMEX-20 conducted in the Andaman sea.
  • Aims – The SITMEX- 20 series of the exercise in conducted to enhance mutual inter-operability and imbibing best practices between Indian navy, and republic of Singapore Navy ( RSP ) Robal Thai Navy ( RTN ).
  • History- The first edition of SITMEX, hosted by Indian navy, was conducted off port Blair in September 2019.
  • The 2020 edition of the exercise is being hosted by Republic of Singapore Navy ( RSN ).
  • Other military exercises between India and Singapore:
  1. Bold kurukshetra ( Army )
  2. Joint military training ( Air force )
  3. SIMBEX ( Navy )
  • Other military exercises between India and Thailand :
  1. MAITREE ( Army )
  2. Siam Bharat ( Air force )
  3. Indo-Thai CORPAT ( Navy )

By: Arpit Mishra

Links:-

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-navy-participates-in-two-day-trilateral-exercise-sitmex-20-in-andaman-sea/article33154462.ece

https://thediplomat.com/2020/11/sitmex-india-singapore-thailand-complete-second-trilateral-maritime-exercises/