MITRA SHAKTI-2017

India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise Mitra Shakti-2017 from October 13-25

Question: On October 13, 2017, where did the fifth India-Sri Lanka joint exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2017 started?
(a) Abbepura
(b) Pune
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Waller
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • On October 13th, 2017, the fifth India-Sri Lanka Joint Training Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2017 started Aundh Military Station, Pune.
  • It will be organized from 13 to 25 October 2017.
  • In this joint military exercise, the Indian Army is being represented by the ‘Rajputana Rifles Regiment’ and Sri Lanka Army represented by ‘Singha Regiment’.
  • The exercise is based on Counter Terrorist Operations and an Infantry company from both the countries is participating in the same.
  • Last year, this practice was organized in the Singha Regimental Center, Ambeepusa, Sri Lanka.
  • It is being organized every year since 2012.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171691
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/to-counter-china-india-sri-lanka-joint-military-exercise-in-pune-from-oct-13-4884495/
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mitra-shakti-indo-lanka-military-exercise-in-pune-from-friday/1/1066806.html