Indo-Oman conducted bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

Current Context: The Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise, Naseem-Al-Bahr, was conducted from October 13 to October 18, 2024, off the coast of Goa.

• The exercise involved the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman and was conducted in two phases: the harbour phase (October 13-15) and the sea phase (October 16-18).
• Activities included professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, planning conferences, sports fixtures, social engagements, gun firings, close-range anti-aircraft firings, manoeuvres, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).
• The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, mutual understanding, and strengthen cohesion between the two navies.

Question:

1 Where was the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise, Naseem-Al-Bahr, conducted from October 13 to October 18, 2024?

• A) Arabian Sea
• B) Bay of Bengal
• C) Gulf of Oman
• D) Off the coast of Goa

Answer: D) The exercise took place off the coast of Goa, involving both the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.