Question: Recently where did the Exercise JALRAHAT started?
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) West Bengal
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 28 June 2016 Exercise JALRAHAT commenced at Narangi Cantt, Guwahati, Assam.
- The three day Exercise JALRAHAT is a joint initiative taken by the Assam State Govt and the Armed Forces.
- It is being led by GAJRAJ Corps with full support from HQ Eastern Command.
- In addition to Exercise Jalrahat based on Flood Relief in an urban setting, Indian Navy will be carrying out Exercise Prakampana based on relief and assistance in case of a super cyclone at Vizag, Andhra Pradesh in August 2016.
- Indian Air Force will be undertaking Exercise Sahayta based on relief and assistance in case of a major earthquake at Bhuj, Gujarat.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=146582
http://idrw.org/army-use-uavs-flood-relief-assam/
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160624/jsp/northeast/story_93010.jsp#.V3bvKvl97IV