8th Mitra Shakti 2021

Current Context: The 8th edition of ‘Mitra Shakti 2021’ joint bilateral military exercise has commenced.

• The ‘Mitra Shakti’ is being held between India and Sri Lanka at Combat Training School, Ampara, Sri Lanka.
• It commenced from 4th Oct and will be held till 15th Oct 2021.
• The ‘Mitra Shakti 2021’ joint bilateral military exercise aims to develop and promote relations between both nations and enhance interoperability.
• The exercise will help to share best practices to counter-terrorism and counter insurgence between both nations.
• The exercise is held every year in India and Sri Lanka. In 2020, it was not held due to the pandemic situation.
• Static Part: 
• Capital of Sri Lanka: Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
• Currency of Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan Rupee

Question: 

Q.1 India conducted ‘Mitra Shakti 2021’ bilateral military exercise with which country?
a. Russia
b. Indonesia
c. Sri Lanka
d. Kyrgyzstan