Q. With reference to Exercise ‘PRAGATI’, consider the following statements:
1.It is a multilateral military exercise involving armies of countries in the Indian Ocean Region aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and interoperability.
2.The exercise is conducted under the aegis of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Exercise PRAGATI is a multilateral army-level exercise focusing on improving cooperation, interoperability, and shared responses among Indian Ocean Region countries.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is not conducted under IORA; it is a defence cooperation initiative, not a formal IORA activity.
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