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:
- Bold kurukshetra ( Army )
- Joint military training ( Air force )
- SIMBEX ( Navy )
- Other military exercises between India and Thailand :
- MAITREE ( Army )
- Siam Bharat ( Air force )
- Indo-Thai CORPAT ( Navy )
By: Arpit Mishra
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