2nd edition of Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr Conducted between Indian Navy-Qatar Navy in Persian Gulf | Daily Current Affairs Dose

2nd edition of Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr Conducted between Indian Navy-Qatar Navy in Persian Gulf | Daily Current Affairs Dose 

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2nd edition of Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr Conducted between Indian Navy-Qatar Navy in Persian Gulf | Daily Current Affairs Dose 

2nd edition of Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr: The second edition of exercise Zair-Al-Bahr between the Indian Navy and Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) was conducted from 09-14 Aug 21 in the Persian Gulf.

2nd edition of Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr Conducted between Indian Navy-Qatar Navy: Key Highlights 

The present edition of the exercise included a three day harbour phase followed by a two day sea phase. The sea phase comprised of tactical maritime exercises involving Surface Action, Anti-Piracy exercises, Air Defence, Maritime surveillance, Boarding operations and SAR exercises.

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In the sea phase of the exercise, Indian Navy Stealth Frigate INS Trikand, QENF Missile Boats of Barzan and Damsah class, Fast-Attack Crafts of MRTP 34 class and Rafale Fighter Aircraft participated.

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The 2nd edition of exercise Zair-Al-Bahr will contribute towards the Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate Inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship with the Qatari Navy. The bilateral maritime exercise between two navies would further strengthen the maritime exchanges between the two countries and enhance maritime security in the region.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Formation of Indian Navy: 1612, Preceded by the Royal Indian Navy 1947–1950
• Size of Indian Navy: 67,252 active personnel, 55,000 reserve personnel
• Indian Navy Part of: Indian Armed Forces
• Commander-in-Chief of Indian Navy: President Ram Nath Kovind
• Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM
• Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS): Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade, AVSM, NM
• Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS): Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, AVSM, NM
• Notable Commanders: Admiral S. M. Nanda, Admiral Ram Dass Katari