India - Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti

Current Context: The India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI 2024 commenced on December 2, 2024, at Bentong Camp in Malaysia's Pahang district and will run until December 15, 2024.

• Participants: The Indian contingent comprises 78 personnel from the Mahar Regiment, while the Malaysian contingent includes 123 personnel from the Royal Malaysian Regiment.
• Focus Areas: The exercise focuses on enhancing joint military capabilities for counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain.
• Phases: The exercise includes two phases: Cross-Training Exercise (CTX) with lectures and demonstrations, and Final Tactical Exercise (FTX) with realistic battlefield scenarios.

Question:

1. Where is the India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI 2024 conducted?

• A) Kuala Lumpur
• B) Penang
• C) Langkawi Island
• D) Bentong Camp, Pahang

Answer: D) The exercise is being held at Bentong Camp in Malaysia's Pahang district, highlighting the importance of this region for conducting military collaboration between the two nations.