National & International Events - Current Affairs Questions and Answers for Q. 19578
Q. 4th edition of IMCOR was undertaken across the IMBL from February 13 to 16, 2016. What does IMCOR stand for?- Published on 19 Feb 16a. India-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol
b. India-Moscow Coordinated Patrol
c. India-Melbourne Coordinated Patrol
d. India-Middle East Coordinated Patrol
ANSWER: India-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol
As part of India-Myanmar defence relations. navies of the two countries have undertaken the India-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol from February 13 to 16, 2016 along the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Andaman Sea. Indian Navy Ships Saryu and Bitra along with Union of Myanmar Ships Aung Zeya and FAC 563 participated in the 4th IMCOR.During the Closing Ceremony of 4th IMCOR, the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for IMCOR was also signed between Indian Navy and Myanmar Navy. SOP is a significant achievement and will facilitate smooth conduct of coordinated patrols between two neighbours along the maritime boundary in the strategically significant Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
