Why in the News?
The Indian Armed Forces concluded Exercise Dweep Shakti, a high intensity tri service exercise conducted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to strengthen India’s island defence and maritime security.
What is Exercise Dweep Shakti
- Type: Tri Service Military Exercise
- Forces involved:
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force
- Focus: Island defence and amphibious warfare
- Conducted under: Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)
About Andaman and Nicobar Command
- India’s only Tri Service Theatre Command
- Established in 2001
- Headquarters: Port Blair
- Strategic location near:
- Malacca Strait
- Indo Pacific sea routes
| [2024] Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct? 1 This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2 It commenced in Aundh (Pune). Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 3 Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 |
