The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was held in ______?
AMumbai
BVisakhapatnam
CChennai
DCochin
Answer:
B. Visakhapatnam
Read Explanation:
The 31st edition of the Singapore-Indian Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) commenced at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in October 2024
SIMBEX, which began as 'Exercise Lion King' in 1994, has since evolved into one of the most significant bilateral maritime collaborations between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
The exercise will be conducted in two phases - the Harbour Phase from 23 to 25 October at Visakhapatnam and the Sea Phase from 28 to 29 October in the Bay of Bengal. This year's edition aims to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Singapore by enhancing interoperability, improving maritime domain awareness, and fostering cooperation to address common maritime challenges.
