CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country signed agreement with India in Maritime Security?
A
Sri Lanka
B
Mauritius
C
Pakistan
D
Nigeria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Indian public sector Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to set up a state of the art Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo.

Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, coastal security of India is governed by a three-tiered structure. The Indian Navy patrols the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), while the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is mandated to do patrolling and surveillance up to 200 nautical miles (i.e., Exclusive Economic Zone).

Detailed explanation-3: -India and Cyprus have signed a number of agreements in various areas including on Defence and Military Cooperation between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -India-New Zealand Navies sign pact: The Royal New Zealand navy and the Indian navy have signed a contract on the exchange of White Shipping Information Exchange. Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar and New Zealand Navy Chief Rear Admiral David Proctor signed the contract.

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