Question: Between which of the following two countries the Military joint training exercises ‘Garuda Shakti exercises ‘ is being organized between February 19th-March 4th, 2018?
India and Thailand
(b) India and Sri Lanka
(c) India and Russia
(d) India and Indonesia
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On February 19th, 2018, 6th edition of the Annual Garuda Shakti exercises between the Special Forces of the Indian Army and the Indonesian Army was started at Bandung, Indonesia.
- The joint exercises would be held till 04 March 2018.
- E. Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to Indonesia, attended the opening ceremony and along with Major General TNI Surawahadi, DANPUSENINF, and Brigadier Joko Putranto, Chief of Staff, Division 1 Konstrad, inspected the guard of honour and addressed the participants from both the armies.
- The 6th Edition of this Joint Exercise will include experience sharing in counter-terrorism operations, close quarter combat, and other areas of special operations.
- This joint exercise between Indian and Indonesian Special Forces highlights the increasing trust and cooperation between the two Armies.
- It is noteworthy that the fifth edition of this exercise was organized in India.
- It is known that as a part of military diplomacy between the two countries, alternating joint training exercise ‘Garuda Shakti’ has been organized since 2012.
Reference:
http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/CountryNews/9088_6TH_GARUDA_SHAKTI_EXERCISE_HELD_IN_BANDUNG_BETWEEN_SPECIAL_FORCES_OF_INDIA_AND_INDONESIA_.pdf
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/india-indonesia-joint-military-drill-begins-in-bandung-118021900760_1.html