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SLINEX

6th April, 2023 Defence

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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.

  1. a and b
  2. b and c
  3. a and c
  4. None of the above

Answer: Option 1

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1913503