UPSC Prelims 2024 Question:

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 a 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:

Explanation:

• The ninth edition of the Joint Military exercise between India and Sri Lanka named “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” was conducted in 2023. For the first time this year, Special Forces commandos from Armies and Air Forces of both countries were part of the joint teams. So, statement 1 is not correct.
  
  
• It commenced at the Foreign Training Node at the Aundh Military Station in Pune.  So, statement 2 is correct.
  
  
• The scope of the exercise includes synergising joint responses during counter-terrorist operations. Both sides will practice tactical actions such as raid, search and destroy missions, and heliborne operations. In addition, Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting and yoga will also form part of the exercise curriculum during this edition. So, statement 3 is correct.
  
  
• For the first time this year, Special Forces commandos from Armies and Air Forces of both countries were part of the joint teams. So, statement 4 is correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

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