Maritime Exercise Samudra Lakshman conducted off Visakhapatnam

Current Context: The Maritime Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a joint naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.

• The 3rd edition of this exercise took place from February 28 to March 2, 2024, at or off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
• The Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and the Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir participated in this exercise.
• The exercise included harbor professional interactions followed by the operational phase at sea.
• The crews of both ships held various professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchange on topics of mutual interest, sports fixtures, and other interactions.
• These interactions aimed to enhance the knowledge base, share best practices, and further cooperation on maritime aspects.
• The exercise aimed to strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian and Royal Malaysian Navy.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the joint naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy?
a. Maritime Exercise Samudra
b. Maritime Exercise Laksamana Samudra
c. Maritime Exercise Samudra Laksamana
d. Maritime Exercise Laksamana