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Which Indian warship took part in the sea phase of the 15th Naseem Al Bahr exercise?

  1. A.INS Rana
  2. B.INS Betwa
  3. C.INS Surat
  4. D.INS Sumedha

Correct answer

C. INS Surat

Explanation

The correct answer is INS Surat. The sea phase of the exercise featured joint activity between Indian Naval Ship Surat and the Royal Navy of Oman vessel Al-Mu'azzar, including Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drills and cross-deck operations that gave crews of both navies practice in coordinated procedures. The other options name Indian ships that were not part of this exercise. The exercise also had a harbour phase, in which specialist teams from the two navies held Subject Matter Expert Exchanges on Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Mine Countermeasure Operations and Hydrography, allowing each side to share professional knowledge in specialised maritime fields. The Ministry of Defence linked the engagement to the MAHASAGAR vision, short for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions, under which the Indian Navy builds ties with regional maritime partners.

Read the full article: Naseem Al Bahr 15th Edition Held by India and Oman Navies

Practice Questions

Q2.DefenceHard

Which of the following was NOT a subject of the Subject Matter Expert Exchanges in the harbour phase of Naseem Al Bahr?

  1. A.Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  2. B.Mine Countermeasure Operations
  3. C.Hydrography
  4. D.Submarine rescue
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Correct answer: D. Submarine rescue

During the harbour phase of the exercise, specialist teams of the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman held Subject Matter Expert Exchanges on three areas of common interest: Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Mine Countermeasure Operations and Hydrography.