SITMEX-2020

Current Context: The SITMEX-2020 is the trilateral naval exercise conducted by India, Singapore and Thailand.

• The SITMEX 2020 was held in Andaman sea.
• The exercise followed a ‘non-contact, at sea only format’ because of the pandemic COVID-19 and to follow the restrictions related to social distancing for same. 
• The Indian Navy was represented by INS Karmuk and INS Kamorta.
• The Singapore Navy was represented by RSS Intrepid and RSS Endeavour.
• The Thailand Navy was represented by a Chao class frigate HTMS Kraburi.
• The SITMEX 2020 aims to consolidate interoperability between the three navies of India, Singapore and Thailand.
• The exercise also boost multifaceted Maritime operations between the nations. 
• Static Part: 
• Currency of Singapore: Dollar

Question: 

Q.1 India held SITMEX-2020 with which nation’s navies/navy? 

a. The US and Japan
b. Singapore and Thailand 

c. France
d. Qatar