Current Context: The 11th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 was conducted from 10–23 November at the Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka.
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- It brought together the Indian Army’s Southern Command and the Sri Lanka Army to strengthen defence cooperation.
- The exercise focused on UN peacekeeping operations and counter-terrorism drills, enhancing joint tactical skills in urban and semi-urban settings.
- Key highlights included counter-drone operations, cordon and search drills, and civic action measures.
- These activities showcased modern military techniques and humanitarian aspects of cooperation.
- Overall, the exercise significantly boosted interoperability and regional peace efforts between India and Sri Lanka.
Question:
Q.1 Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 is a bilateral exercise between India and which country?a) Nepal
b) Bangladesh
c) Sri Lanka
d) Myanmar
Answer: c) Mitra Shakti is the long-running India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation.
