Q. 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 operation was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Select the answer using the code given below :
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023 is a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka (not India and Bangladesh).
Statement 2 is correct. The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” commenced in Aundh (Pune).
Statement 3 is correct. The Scope of the exercise includes synergizing joint responses during counter-terrorist operations. Both sides practiced tactical actions such as raid, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, etc. In addition, Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting and Yoga will also form part of the exercise curriculum.
Statement 4 is correct. 15 personnel from Indian Air Force and five personnel from Sri Lankan Air Force participated in the exercise.
