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Question 82
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 :
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 :
AOptions
A
A) 1, 2 and 3
B
B) 1, 2 and 4
C
C) 1, 3 and 4
D
D) 2, 3 and 4
BSolution
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.
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.
CStrategy
For questions on military exercises, focus on the participating countries, location, primary objective, and any new features (e.g., participation of new forces like IAF). Pay attention to similar-sounding exercises with different partner countries.
DSyllabus Analysis
International Relations: Defence Exercises, Bilateral Relations. Current Affairs: Defence.
EQuestion Analysis
This is a factual question from Current Affairs, specifically on defense exercises. Statement 1 is a crucial factual error for 'Mitra Shakti' vs. 'SAMPRITI'. Statements 2, 3, and 4 correctly describe the details of the exercise. Medium difficulty.