Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint…

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:
  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1, 2 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 2, 3 and 4

Solution

Exercise Mitra Shakti is a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka (not Bangladesh). The 2023 edition was held at Aundh (Pune) with counter-terrorism as a focus and involved both armies and air force elements. Statement 1 is therefore wrong.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2024

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