Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?

1. This was a joint militar

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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.

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Let's analyze the statements regarding 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' (which was the 9th edition):

1. **Statement 1 is incorrect.** Exercise Mitra Shakti is a joint military exercise between **India and Sri Lanka**, not India and Bangladesh. The exercise with Bangladesh is 'Exercise SAMPRITI'.

2. **Statement 2 is correct.** The 9th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 was conducted at **Aundh (Pune)**, India, from November 16 to November 29, 2023.

3. **Statement 3 is correct.** A primary goal of Exercise Mitra Shakti is to foster inter-operability and enhance joint capabilities to undertake joint operations, particularly in counter-terrorism scenarios, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

4. **Statement 4 is correct.** For the first time, personnel from the Indian Air Force (IAF) also participated in Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023, along with personnel from the Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army, enhancing the jointness and integration of the exercise. A 15-member team from the IAF participated in this edition.

Therefore, statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct.

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1, 2 and 3

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1, 2 and 4

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1, 3 and 4

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2, 3 and 4

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