IMT TRILAT-2024: 2nd edition of India, Mozambique, Tanzania Maritime Exercise Begins

Current Context: The second edition of the India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise, also known as IMT TRILAT-2024, has begun.

• This joint maritime exercise is scheduled from March 21 to March 29, 2024. 
• The Indian Naval Ships INS Tir and INS Sujata are representing India in this trilateral exercise.
• The first edition of IMT TRILAT exercise was conducted in October 2022, with the participation of INS Tarkash along with the Tanzanian and Mozambique Navies.
• The current edition of the exercise is planned in two phases: the harbour phase from March 21 to March 24, 2024, and the sea phase from March 24 to March 27, 2024.
• The exercise will conclude with a joint debrief scheduled at Nacala (Mozambique).
• During the harbour stay, Indian Naval ships would be open for visitors and partake in sports & cultural exchanges with host Navies.
• Training visits for sea trainees of 106 Integrated Officers Training Course are also planned at the respective ports.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the joint maritime exercise between India, Mozambique, and Tanzania?
a. IMT TRILAT-2024
b. IMT BILAT-2024
c. IMT QUAD-2024
d. IMT UNILAT-2024