Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023 started on 16 November 2023 in Aundh (Pune)

Current Context: The ninth edition of the joint military exercise “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023” between India and Sri Lanka commenced on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Aundh, Pune.

• The aim of the exercise is to jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, which authorizes the Security Council to take enforcement measures, including the use of military force.
• This exercise provides an excellent opportunity for both contingents to exchange their operational experience and skills and contributes to expanding interoperability and collaboration between the Armies of India and Sri Lanka.
• The joint military exercise “Exercise Mitra Shakti” between India and Sri Lanka focuses on counter-terrorism drills.
• The exercise includes detailed lecture cum demonstration and discussions on various aspects of counter-insurgency including intelligence gathering and sharing, perception management, humanitarian law, human rights, casualty management, hostage rescue, and cyber threat.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023” held?
a. Delhi, India
b. Colombo, Sri Lanka
c. Aundh, Pune, India
d. Galle, Sri Lanka