Previous Year Question
Match List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Joint Exercise) | List-II (Dates) |
A. India – Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise, “DUSTLIK” | 1. February 19–27, 2024 |
B. India – France Joint Military Exercise, “SHAKTI” | 2. May 13–26, 2024 |
C. Harbour phase of Indo–US Joint Exercise, Tiger Triumph, 2024 | 3. April 15–28, 2024 |
D. MILAN, 2024 | 4. March 18–25, 2024 |
Codes:
A–3, B–4, C–1, D–2
A–3, B–2, C–4, D–1
A–4, B–2, C–1, D–3
A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The correct matching of the military exercises DUSTLIK, SHAKTI, Tiger Triumph, and MILAN, conducted in 2024, is based on their respective dates. According to official releases of the Indian Ministry of Defence, these exercises were conducted between India–Uzbekistan, India–France, India–United States, and the navies of various countries, including India, respectively.
Correct Matching:
List-I (Joint Exercises) | List-II (Dates) |
A. DUSTLIK | 3. April 15–28, 2024 |
B. SHAKTI | 2. May 13–26, 2024 |
C. Tiger Triumph (Harbour Phase) | 4. March 18–25, 2024 |
D. MILAN 2024 | 1. February 19–27, 2024 |
A. DUSTLIK, 15–28 April 2024: The fifth edition of the joint military exercise DUSTLIK between India and Uzbekistan was conducted at Termez, Uzbekistan. A total of 60 personnel from the Indian Army and Air Force participated. The Indian Army contingent primarily included soldiers from the JAT Regiment. The exercise aimed to enhance joint military operational capabilities in mountainous and semi-urban areas and improve coordination between the armed forces of both countries.
B. SHAKTI, 13–26 May 2024: The seventh edition of the India–France joint military exercise SHAKTI was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya. The Indian contingent primarily included soldiers from the RAJPUT Regiment. It is a biennial exercise conducted alternately in India and France. Its objective was to improve joint military operational capabilities, strategic coordination, and Interoperability.
C. Tiger Triumph, 18–25 March 2024: This bilateral Tri-Service Exercise between India and the United States involved the participation of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Its Harbour Phase was conducted at Visakhapatnam from 18 to 25 March 2024. It included training, expert discussions, and activities related to planning joint operations. The primary objective was to enhance cooperation in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. Its Sea Phase was conducted from 26 to 30 March 2024.
D. MILAN, 19–27 February 2024: MILAN is a Multilateral Naval Exercise organised by the Indian Navy, which began in 1995. MILAN 2024 was conducted at and off Visakhapatnam. Navies from friendly foreign countries participated. The exercise included Harbour and Sea Phases involving activities related to naval coordination, air defence, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and maritime security.
Among these exercises, DUSTLIK and SHAKTI primarily involve bilateral land-based military cooperation, Tiger Triumph is a joint Tri-Service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise, while MILAN is a multilateral maritime cooperation exercise involving the navies of different countries.