- The exercise observed the participation of Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both nations.
- India was represented by the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Saryu, which is an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel. The Indonesian Navy was represented by Naval Ship KRI Bung Tomo.
- The 36th edition of COPAT was conducted in non-contact, at sea only mode considering the pandemic COVID-19 norms.
- The objective of the CORPAT is to keep the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure in terms of activities like commercial shipping, international trade and maritime activities.
- The exercise helped to improve and understand interoperability between navies, and hence the partnership between both the nations.
- The exercise also helped to prevent Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy.
- Both India and Indonesia are conducting CORPAT along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) twice a year since 2002.
- Static Part:
- Capital of Indonesia: Jakarta
- Currency of Indonesia: Indonesian Rupiah
Question:
Q.1 With which other nation, India held the 36th edition of CORPAT in the Indian Ocean region?
a. Japan
b. Russia
c. Indonesia
d. Australia
a. Japan
b. Russia
c. Indonesia
d. Australia
