Forest ServicesQ22. Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti - 2023’ are correct?
1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Detailed Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect as 'Exercise MITRA SHAKTI- 2023' is a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh. Statement 2 is correct, as the ninth edition of the exercise indeed commenced in Aundh (Pune).
Statement 3 is correct, as a key objective of the exercise is to synergize joint responses during counter-terrorism operations. Statement 4 is also correct, as personnel from the Indian Air Force participated in the exercise.
Therefore, statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct. This question assesses knowledge of recent defence exercises, a recurring theme in UPSC Current Affairs.
Current Affairs Link
Exercise Mitra Shakti - 2023, a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka, held in November 2023.
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