21 October 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. INDIAN NAVY – ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN MARITIME EXERCISE (NASEEM AL BAHR)

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2066452&reg=3&lang=1 )

Context

The Indo-Oman naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr focused on enhancing interoperability and cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman. It underscored India’s commitment to strengthening ties in the Indian Ocean Region.

Naval Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr:

• Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr took place from October 13 to 18, 2024, off Goa.
• The exercise comprised two phases: a harbour phase (October 13-15) and a sea phase (October 16-18).
• Harbour activities included professional exchanges, planning conferences, sports fixtures, and social engagements.
• During the sea phase, activities included gun firings, anti-aircraft drills, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).
• The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, mutual understanding, and cohesion between the two navies.
• It reaffirmed India’s commitment to collaboration with nations in the Indian Ocean Region.