UPSC Prelims 2024 Question on Exercise Mitra Shakti 2023
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 operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Select the answer using the code given below:
✅ Correct Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1: ❌ Incorrect. Mitra Shakti-2023 was a joint exercise between India and Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh.
Statement 2: ✅ Correct. The ninth edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 commenced at Aundh (Pune).
Statement 3: ✅ Correct. The exercise aimed to synergize joint responses during counter-terrorism operations (raids, heliborne ops, search & destroy, etc.).
Statement 4: ✅ Correct. Personnel from the Indian Air Force and Sri Lankan Air Force participated (IAF contingent took part).
