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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is The UK. India-UK Naval Exercise, ‘Konkan 2021’ was recently held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster in the English Channel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Initial Planning Conference for Exercise Konkan 23 between Indian Navy and Royal Navy was held on 01 December 2022 at Mumbai . Personnel from Indian Navy and Royal Navy worked out operational and administrative aspects related to conduct of exercise.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. Konkan, the joint maritime exercise is an annual military drill conducted between the Royal Navy of Britain and the Indian Navy. AFCAT 1 2023 Admit Card will be released three weeks before the schedule exam date. The AFCAT (1) 2023 Exam will be taking place from 24th to 26th February 2023.

Detailed explanation-4: -The maritime component of the exercise, to be conducted off the west coast of India, is scheduled to be held in two phases. The harbour phase is planned at Mumbai from 21 - 23 October 2021, while at sea, the exercises will be conducted from 24 - 27 October 2021.