Question – In which state was the multi-agency exercise ‘Sagar Shakti’ of armed forces and other security organizations held from 19 to 22 November 2021?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Goa
(d) Odisha
Answer—(a)
Related facts—
- From 19 to 22 November 2021, the multi-agency exercise ‘Sagar Shakti’ by the Armed Forces and other security organizations was held in the Creek sector of Kutch peninsula in Gujarat.
- It is a part of the ongoing ‘Dakshin Shakti’ exercise in the training areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- The Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force and Gujarat Police participated in it.
- The underlying objective in this exercise is comprehensive coordination and sharing of operational data amongst them to deal with emerging threats.
- The exercise involved military and complex maneuvers to deal with any potential security challenges in the area of land, water and air in an integrated manner.