Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct?

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).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operation was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

• Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 was a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh (statement 1 is incorrect).
• The exercise commenced in Aundh (Pune).
• The goal included a joint response during counter-terrorism operations.
• The Indian Air Force was part of this exercise.
  Possible Sources: Official military press releases and reports on Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023.