AMPHEX – 21

Current Context: The tri-service joint amphibious exercise named AMPHEX – 21 was conducted by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

• The exercise was held in the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands.
• The aim behind conducting AMPHEX – 21 exercise was to validate and enhance India’s capabilities to protect its territorial integrity.
• It also aimed to boost the operational synergy and joint warfighting capabilities of the three services.
• The tri-services executed multi-domain and high-intensity based offensive as well as defensive manoeuvres in Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
• They conducted multi-faceted maritime operation by employing amphibious assault ships, surveillance platforms and complex manoeuvres at sea.
• The Airborne insertion of Marine Commandos of Navy and Special Forces of the Army, naval gunfire support, the amphibious landing of forces and follow-on operations were also the part of the exercise.
• Static Part: 
• Chief of Defence Staff: General Bipin Rawat

Question: 

Q.1 Who among the following conducted AMPHEX – 21 exercise?
a. Central Reserve Police Force and Indian Army
b. Indian Navy,Border Security Force and Central Reserve Police Force
c. Central Industrial Security Force and Indian Air Force
d. Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force