Correct Answer : Option (A) - Singapore
The Singapore - India annual Naval Maritime Bilateral Exercise between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy is being held from 21st Sep 2023 to 24th Sep 2023.
* The SIMBEX enhances interoperability and mutual understanding between two navies. The Exercise is conducted in two phases.
* The Harbour Phase includes wide range of professional interactions, cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and sports fixtures.
* The Sea phase of SIMBEX includes exercises of air- defence, gunnery firing, anti-submarine and other maritime operations.
* Ranvijay, Kavaratti, and Sindhukesari, Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P81 participate in the exercise.
* SIMBEX is the longest naval exercise that Indian Navy has with any other country. Units of both the navies will hone their war-fighting skills with multi-discipline operations jointly in the Maritime domain..
Source : AIR
