Correct Answer: Option A) 1 only
Exercises like Mitra Shakti are aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism capabilities. - True
Mitra Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and Sri Lanka. It specifically focuses on counter-terrorism operations, counter-insurgency operations, and enhancing interoperability between the armies of both nations. The exercise includes training on weapons handling, field craft, tactics, and procedures for operating in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency environments.
Surya Kiran is a tri-services level military exercise. - False
Surya Kiran is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and Nepal. It is NOT a tri-services exercise but primarily an Army-to-Army exercise focusing on counter-insurgency and disaster management operations. Tri-services exercises involve all three branches (Army, Navy, and Air Force), which is not the case with Surya Kiran.
Hand-in-Hand is conducted with Bangladesh for disaster relief coordination. - False
Hand-in-Hand is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and China, not Bangladesh. It focuses on counter-terrorism operations and improving tactical capabilities. The exercise with Bangladesh for disaster management and coordination is called "SAMPRITI," not Hand-in-Hand.
