CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the United States Navy (USN) have successfully conducted Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2022. Held from 9 to 13 January, the exercise saw the participation of over 2000 personnel from both countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -On November 4, 2020, Bangladesh and the United States held a joint Naval Exercise CARAT. CARAT is Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. The exercise was held at Chittagong.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is CARAT/MAREX exercise? Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (Exercise CARAT) is an annual exercise conducted by the United States Pacific Fleet with member nations of ASEAN in Southeast Asia. The exercise is designed to promote regional cooperation and build friendship as well as strengthen military skills.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Navy hosted the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) from 26 to 30 October, 2022 at Visakhapatnam. SIMBEX-2022 was conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam from 26 to 27 October 2022 followed by the Sea Phase in Bay of Bengal from 28 to 30 October 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bongo Sagar is the naval exercise between Bangladesh and India.