Why in the News
The 11th edition of Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 is being conducted from 10 to 22 March 2026 at the Seychelles Defence Academy, strengthening defence cooperation between India and Seychelles.
Key Highlights
First Tri-Services Edition
- For the first time, the exercise includes personnel from: Indian Army, Indian Navy
, and Indian Air Force - Conducted with the Seychelles Defence Forces.
Objective
- Enhance interoperability and joint operational capability between the armed forces of both countries.
- Focus on sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments, especially relevant to United Nations Peacekeeping missions.
| [2024] Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct? This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 |

