Malta Abhiyan

WHY IN NEWS?

The Indian Navy conducted the Coastal Security Exercise, Malta Abhiyan in the Sunder bans region and the exercise is unique of its kind.

ABOUT MALTA ABHIYAN

• The exercise was conducted to create awareness about the coastal security to the local community.
• Two naval boats were flagged off the Sunder bans till Hemnagar along the International Trade Protocol route between India and Bangladesh.
• The Naval officer created awareness to the local community along the route.
• The route is sensitive as deadly equipment can be dropped off easily and thus it was chosen by the Indian Navy.

Prelims Question

Q. What is Matla Abhiyan which was in news recently?
a)Indigenous Defense equipment manufacturing scheme
b)Coastal Security Exercise
c)Coastal ecosystem conservation programme
d)Disaster management exercise

Answer to the Prelims Question