Indian Army Conducts MCF Exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’ in Maharashtra

Current Context: The Indian Army held the Military Civil Fusion (MCF) Exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’. Conducted on 8–9 January 2026 at Dighi Range, Khadki Military Station, Pune (Maharashtra).

• Organized under Southern Command (MG&G Area).
• Involved 350+ personnel from the Army and 16 civil agencies.
• Key civil participants: Maharashtra Police’s Force One, Fire Services, Disaster Response Teams.
• Aim: To boost civil–military coordination, interoperability, and rapid emergency response.
• Significance: Strengthened joint preparedness for terror strikes, disasters, and public safety challenges.

Question:

Q.1 The Military Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise “Sanjha Shakti” was conducted at which location?
a) Babina, Uttar Pradesh
b) Dighi Range, Khadki Military Station, Pune
c) Pokhran, Rajasthan
d) Secunderabad, Telangana

Answer: b) The exercise was held at Dighi Range, Khadki Military Station, Pune (Maharashtra) on 8–9 January 2026.