Q. Consider the following statements regarding the military exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’:
1.It aims to showcase India’s defence capabilities and enhance cooperation among the participating militaries.
2.The exercise will be conducted in two phases.
3.Australia, Bangladesh, Greece, and Singapore will participate in phase one of Tarang Shakti 2024.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. India is set to host its first multinational air exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, in two phases starting on August 6th in Sular, Tamil Nadu. The first phase is to be held in Sular, Tamil Nadu, from 6th to 14th August, and the second phase in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 29th August to 14th September. The exercise aims to showcase India’s defence capabilities and enhance cooperation among the participating militaries.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Phase one will see participation from France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom, while phase two will include Australia, Bangladesh, Greece, Singapore, UAE, and the USA.
Source: AIR
