Q. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Cutlass Express 2021
1. It is an annual maritime exercise, conducted to promote national and regional maritime security in East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean.
2. India did not participate in the exercise
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Indian Naval Ship Talwar is participating in a multinational training Exercise named “Cutlass Express 2021”. It is being conducted along the East Coast of Africa. 

About Exercise Cutlass Express: 

  • Exercise Cutlass Express is an annual maritime exercise, conducted to promote national and regional maritime security in East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. 
  • The exercise is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity, promote national and regional security and increase interoperability between the regional navies. 

Read more: Indian Naval Ship Talwar in Mombasa to Participate in Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 


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