Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” is scheduled to take place from March 18th to 27th

Current Context: The Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” is indeed scheduled to take place from March 18th to 27th. This exercise is a significant step towards improving bilateral military ties with the Indian Ocean island nations.

• Here are some key details about the exercise:
• An Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles on March 17, 2024, to participate in this exercise.
• This is the tenth edition of the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
• The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments.
• A contingent of 45 personnel from the Gorkha Rifles regiment of the Indian Army will join forces with the SDF for the exercise.
• The exercise will include field training exercises, combat discussions, lectures, and demonstrations, showcasing new-generation equipment and technology.
• The exercise will culminate with a two-day ‘Validation Exercise,’ putting the skills and knowledge acquired during the training to the test in a simulated operational scenario.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces?
a. Exercise Indra
b. Exercise LAMITIYE
c. Exercise Yudh Abhyas
d. Exercise Malabar