UPSC PRELIMS · POLITY · DEFENCE AND SECURITY: MILITARY EXERCISES

Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023: 1. It was conducted between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced at Aundh, Pune. 3. It aimed at enhancing joint response to counter-terrorism operations. 4. The Indian Air Force was a participant. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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EXPLANATION

Exercise Mitra Shakti is an India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise and the 2023 edition involved the Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army. It commenced at Aundh Military Station in Pune and included counter-terrorism training, with the Indian Air Force participating in the exercise framework, so the official answer corresponds to 2, 3 and 4.

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