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 answer using the code given below :
A1, 2 and 3
B1, 2 and 4
C1, 3 and 4
D2, 3 and 4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D. Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct; Statement 1 is wrong.
Exercise Mitra Shakti is the bilateral military exercise between INDIA and SRI LANKA (not Bangladesh).
Statement 1 is WRONG. Exercise Mitra Shakti is India-SRI LANKA, not India-Bangladesh. The India-Bangladesh exercise is named SAMPRITI.
Statement 2 is CORRECT. Mitra Shakti-2023 was held at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh Military Station, Pune from November 16-29, 2023.
Statement 3 is CORRECT. The exercise focused on joint response and interoperability during counter-terrorism operations under UN Chapter VII mandate.
Statement 4 is CORRECT. Indian Air Force was a participant in the 2023 edition, marking the first time the IAF joined the previously Army-only exercise.
So 2, 3, 4 correct.
Source: Ministry of Defence / Press Information Bureau release on Mitra Shakti-2023.
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