UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 22 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Exercise MITRA SHAKTI

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 operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1, 2 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D. 2, 3 and 4

Verdict

Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct → Option (d) 2, 3 and 4.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 – INCORRECT: The exercise was conducted between India and Sri Lanka from 16th to 29th November 2023 — NOT between India and Bangladesh.

Statement 2 – CORRECT: The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise 'Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023' commenced in Aundh (Pune).

Statement 3 – CORRECT: The aim of the exercise is to jointly rehearse conduct of Sub Conventional operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter. The scope of the exercise includes synergising joint responses during counter-terrorist operations.

Statement 4 – CORRECT: 15 personnel from Indian Air Force and five personnel from Sri Lankan Air Force also participated in the exercise. Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023 also involved employment of Drones and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems besides helicopters.

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