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Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise BONGOSAGAR: India & Bangladesh Navies Undertake BONGOSAGAR” published in “PIB” on 15th November 2023
Why in the News?
The 4th edition of Exercise BONGOSAGAR was conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal.
What is Exercise BONGOSAGAR?
| Specification | Details |
| Conducted between | India and Bangladesh |
| Type | Naval Exercise |
| Started in | 2019 |
| Conducted | Annually |
| Aim | To develop a high degree of interoperability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations between the two navies |
| Participation | Indian Navy Ships Kuthar, Kiltan and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Dornier participated in the exercise. |
| Other exercises between India and Bangladesh | Exercise SAMPRITI: It is an annual joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh |
UPSC Syllabus: Defence Exercises in News
