Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024

Current Context: The 31st edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) commenced on October 23, 2024, in Visakhapatnam.

• This exercise, which began as Exercise Lion King in 1994, has evolved into a significant bilateral maritime collaboration between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
• The exercise will be conducted in two phases: the Harbour Phase from October 23 to 25 at Visakhapatnam, and the Sea Phase from October 28 to 29 in the Bay of Bengal.
• This year's edition aims to enhance interoperability, improve maritime domain awareness, and foster cooperation to address common maritime challenges.

Question:

1 In which Indian city did the Harbour Phase of SIMBEX 2024 take place?

• A) Mumbai
• B) Kochi
• C) Visakhapatnam
• D) Chennai

Answer: C) The Harbour Phase of the exercise was conducted from October 23 to 25 at Visakhapatnam.