![Naval exercise “Cutlass Express” – 24 was held at Port Victoria, Seychelles Naval exercise “Cutlass Express” – 24 was held at Port Victoria, Seychelles](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9jl-uEm7yrKIyN8QdjZsVGvSq9AvznNcfZdgdOHRNi9TyxRV_gNv8BajcP4UgCFSitQtgKeylF_CAHdnYYgyxsS3aQp6KBYbcAYsesLQHKsbpTkfCAvrvJz90vdb7vdx7aa3wq5NA9vXupoXotar3ZkNE3BPuxIRuALFeKywIYuJb6f_9MIPxRr5-Uke/w320-h192-rw/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Untitled%20(500%20%C3%97%20300%20px)%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(23).png)
- This exercise was inaugurated by the President of Seychelles in the presence of dignitaries from India, USA, and African countries.
- The Indian Navy’s lead ship of the First Training Squadron, INS Tir, participated in this exercise.
- As part of Cutlass Express, the Indian Navy actively engaged with participants from 16 friendly foreign countries.
- Training was conducted on theoretical and practical aspects of Maritime Interdiction Operations, Visit Board Search and Seizure procedures, and Diving operations.
- During the sea phase, the ship’s VBSS team boarded Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) ship LE Vigilant and demonstrated procedures of boarding operations.
- Indian divers, along with US and Seychelles divers, undertook joint diving operations after a rigorous training week.
- The exercise culminated at a closing ceremony held at Seychelles Defence Academy, Ile Perseverance on March 8, 2024.
Question:
Q.1 Who inaugurated the exercise “Cutlass Express - 24”?a. The President of India
b. The President of USA
c. The President of Seychelles
d. The President of South Africa