SLINEX
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Context
- The 10th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 started in Colombo.
Details
- Indian Navy is being represented by INS Kiltan, an indigenous Kamorta class ASW corvette and INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel.
Aim of the exercise
- SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, improving mutual understanding and exchanging best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime operations.
- Professional, cultural and sporting events, as also social exchanges are planned during the harbour phase to further bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the navies.
Background
- SLINEX (Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise) are a series of naval exercises between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy.
- The first SLINEX exercise took place in 2005.
PRACTICE QUESTION Q) Which of the following pairs with reference to India’s maritime exercises is/are correctly matched? a. Naseem-al-Bahr::Oman. b. Indra::Russia. c. SIMBEX:: Sri Lanka.
Answer: Option 1 |