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

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Q: 33 (IAS/2024)
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.
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Current Affairs

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IAS

'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' was a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh, making statement 1 incorrect. The exercise did commence in Aundh (Pune), and it included goals related to counter-terrorism operations, making statements 2 and 3 correct. There is no evidence that the Indian Air Force was involved, making statement 4 incorrect. Therefore, the correct statements are 2 and 3, corresponding to option 4.