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 :
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
1, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1 is wrong: Mitra Shakti is the India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise, not India–Bangladesh. Its 2023 edition was held at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune (statement 2), focused on joint counter-terrorism operations under a UN mandate (statement 3), and included Indian Air Force personnel alongside the Army (statement 4). So 2, 3 and 4.
International Relations & Geopolitics