With reference to MAITREE Exercise, consider the following statements: 1. It is conducted between India and Thailand. 2. The 2026 edition is being held in Rajasthan, India. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to MAITREE Exercise, consider the following statements:
1.It is conducted between India and Thailand.
2.The 2026 edition is being held in Rajasthan, India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: MAITREE is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The 2026 edition (MAITREE-XV) is being held in Surat Thani, Thailand, from August 18 to August 31, 2026, not in Rajasthan.

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