Preliminary exam General Studies August 27, 2024

1.  The India-Singapore Maritime Exercise (SIMBEX) is an annual event held between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy. Consider the following statements regarding the exercise:

  1. SIMBEX started in 1994 as a basic anti-submarine warfare exercise between India and Singapore.
  2. The exercise includes complex maritime warfare scenarios, including air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare.
  3. SIMBEX is held exclusively in the waters of the Andaman Sea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?