Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy. It aims to enhance cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the two naval forces.
Dates and Location
The exercise is scheduled from 28th February to 2nd March 2024 and is taking place at or off Visakhapatnam, India.
Participating Units
- Indian Naval Ship Kiltan
- Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir
Harbour Phase
- Dates: 28th February – 1st March 2024
- Activities:
- Professional interactions among the crews of both ships.
- Subject Matter Expert Exchange on topics of mutual interest.
- Sports fixtures.
- Other professional and social interactions.
- Objective: Enhancing knowledge base, sharing best practices, and fostering cooperation on maritime aspects.
Sea Phase
- Dates: 1st – 2nd March 2024
- Activities:
- Jointly honing skills through various operations at sea.
- Objective: Conducting coordinated naval operations to improve interoperability and operational effectiveness.
Aim of the Exercise
The primary aim of Exercise Samudra Laksamana is to strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where is Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024 taking place?
- A) Mumbai, India
- B) Visakhapatnam, India
- C) Penang, Malaysia
- D) Jakarta, Indonesia
- Answer: B) Visakhapatnam, India
- Which naval forces are participating in Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024?
- A) Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy
- B) Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy
- C) Indian Navy and Singapore Navy
- D) Indian Navy and Australian Navy
- Answer: B) Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy
- What is the primary objective of the harbour phase of Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024?
- A) Conducting joint naval operations
- B) Enhancing knowledge base and sharing best practices
- C) Hosting sports fixtures
- D) Social interactions among the crew
- Answer: B) Enhancing knowledge base and sharing best practices
- Which ship is representing the Indian Navy in Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024?
- A) Indian Naval Ship Vikram
- B) Indian Naval Ship Kiltan
- C) Indian Naval Ship Shakti
- D) Indian Naval Ship Vikrant
- Answer: B) Indian Naval Ship Kiltan
- What is the aim of Exercise Samudra Laksamana?
- A) Strengthening bonds and enhancing interoperability between Indian and Malaysian Air Force
- B) Enhancing cooperation between Indian and Malaysian Army
- C) Strengthening bonds and enhancing interoperability between Indian and Malaysian Navy
- D) Improving trade relations between India and Malaysia
- Answer: C) Strengthening bonds and enhancing interoperability between Indian and Malaysian Navy