India & Bangladesh begin 6th ‘CORPAT’ & 4th ‘BONGOSAGAR’ Exercise in Bay of Bengal

Current Context: India and Bangladesh commenced the 6th Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and the 4th BONGOSAGAR Exercise on March 10, 2025, in the Bay of Bengal, under the supervision of Commander Flotilla West.

• These joint naval operations will continue until March 12, 2025.

Key Details:

• Participants: Indian Navy's INS Ranvir with a helicopter and Bangladesh Navy's BNS Abu Ubaidah with a maritime patrol aircraft.
• Objectives: To enhance maritime security, prevent illegal activities like smuggling, human trafficking, and piracy, and strengthen regional collaboration.
• Significance: These exercises aim to improve interoperability, information sharing, and maritime economic prospects, fostering stronger bilateral ties.

Question:

Q.1 Where were the 6th CORPAT and 4th BONGOSAGAR Exercise conducted?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Indian Ocean
c) Bay of Bengal
d) Andaman Sea

Answer: c) India and Bangladesh commenced the 6th Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and the 4th BONGOSAGAR Exercise on March 10, 2025, in the Bay of Bengal.