National 12 November 2026
Indian Navy Coordinates 5th Edition of Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-26’
Why in the News?
The fifth edition of the Pan-India coastal defence exercise **‘Sea Vigil-26’** is being held from **November 11 to 19, 2026**, under the coordination of the **Indian Navy** as the lead agency.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Two-Phase Structure:
- **CDSRE Phase (Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation):** November 11 to 17, 2026.
- **Sea Phase:** November 18 and 19, 2026.
- Origin & Scope:
- Conceptualized in **2018** in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to validate maritime security measures.
- Spans India’s entire coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (**EEZ**), involving all coastal states, Union Territories, and fishing communities.
- Participating Stakeholders:
- Involves assets from the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Security Police, and Customs, supported by multiple Union Ministries (Defence, Home Affairs, Ports, Petroleum, Fisheries).
- Linkage with TROPEX:
- Serves as a major build-up exercise ahead of the Indian Navy’s biennial Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise (**TROPEX**).
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Static GK Facts:
- Indian Navy:
- Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): **Admiral Krishna Swaminathan** (assumed office May 31, 2026).
- Indian Navy Day: **December 4**.
- Exercise Sea Vigil:
- Inaugural edition conducted in **January 2019**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which edition of the Pan-India coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil' is being conducted in November 2026?
A: Fifth Edition (Sea Vigil-26)
Q: In which year was Exercise Sea Vigil originally conceptualized to strengthen maritime security?
A: 2018
Q: Who is the current Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy?
A: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
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