India-France joint Army Exercise

Question: Exercise SHAKTI held between which of the following countries?
(a) India and Oman
(b) India and France
(c) India and Maldives
(d) India and Sri Lanka
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • The bilateral ‘Exercise SHAKTI’ between the armies of India and France was conducted from 31st October to 13th November 2019 at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
  • The joint exercise focused on counter terrorism operations in semi-desert terrain.
  • The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the two armies.

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http://newsonair.com/News?title=India-France-joint-Army-exercise-to-begin-from-Oct-31&id=373636