Answer- B
The Indian naval vessel, INS Trikand, has arrived in Bahrain to take part in the International Maritime Exercise organized by the US-led Combined Maritime Forces, a 34-nation naval group.
During the exercise, INS Trikand hosted Rear Admiral Jean Michel Martinet of the French Navy, who serves as the Vice Commander of IMX23 & Commander Task Force (East).
The crew of INS Trikand also interacted with the planning team and ships from friendly Navies participating in the exercise. In addition, the Captain of INS Trikand called on the Ambassador of India to Qatar, Piyush Srivastava.