CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 35th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy was held from 17 to 18 December 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette participated in the pre-deployment briefing at Belawan, Indonesia. The CORPAT will be executed along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) from 15 to 16 December 2022 and will conclude with a debrief at Port Blair.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indonesian warship during its three day port call at Port Blair, participated in multiple activities including professional discussions, pre-sail conference and various sports fixtures.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indo-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) is a maritime exercise carried out by the navies of India and Thailand to strengthen the maritime links between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -The eighth edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti focuses on enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies. The goal of the joint exercise is to advance the special forces’ skills.