Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct ?1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangla- desh.2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.4. The Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below:
✓ Correct answer: d) 2, 3 and 4
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 was a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh.Statement 2 is correct : The ninth edition of the Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” was held at the For- eign Training Node in Aundh, Pune.Statement 3 is correct : The primary objective of the exercise was to rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter focusing on joint responses during counter-terrorism operations.Activities included raids, search- and-destroy missions, and heliborne operations.The Scope of the exercise included synergising joint responses during count- er-terrorist operations.Statement 4 is correct : Indian Air Force was part of this as both sides practiced tactical actions such as raid, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, etc. For the first time, Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 included participation from the Indian Air Force (15 personnel) and the Sri Lankan Air Force (5 personnel) making it a bi-service exercise.3
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