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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With Which state West Bengal to hold joint coastal security exercise?
A
Odisha
B
Kerala
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Punjab
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Odisha and West Bengal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted from 15 to 16 November 2022. The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted from 15 to 16 November 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 1382 offshore islands. The Indian Navy has been designated as the authority responsible for overall maritime security, which includes coastal security and offshore security. Indian Navy is assisted by Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Police and other Central and State agencies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) Department of Border Management implements CSS in a phased manner with the objective of upgrading the infrastructure of the Coastal States/UTs Police Force for patrolling and monitoring of coastal areas, particularly shallow waters near the coast.

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