Question – Where was the 32nd edition of India-Thailand coordinated patrol exercise held between 12-14 November 2021 ?
(a) Arabian Sea
(b) South China Sea
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Pacific Ocean
Answer—(c)
Related facts—
- The 32nd edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy is being conducted from 12 – 14 November 2021.
- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette and His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Tayanchon, a Khamrosin Class Anti-submarine Patrol Craft, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies are participating in the CORPAT.
- The exercise builds understanding and interaction between the two navies.
- It also helps enhance operational synergy by sharing information for the prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration and search and rescue operations at sea.
- As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region towards enhancing regional maritime security.
- This has been through bilateral and multilateral exercises, Coordinated Patrols, Joint EEZ Surveillance, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
Link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1771263