Military Exercises — Set 3
Defence GK · सैन्य अभ्यास · Questions 21–30 of 100
Exercise 'RIMPAC' (Rim of the Pacific) is the world's largest international maritime exercise hosted by which country?
Correct Answer: C. USA
RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) is the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise, hosted biennially by the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. India has participated in RIMPAC as an observer and later as a full participant. The exercise involves around 25-26 nations and focuses on maritime security, humanitarian assistance, and multi-domain operations.
Exercise 'SCO Peace Mission' is a counter-terrorism exercise conducted under the framework of which organisation?
Correct Answer: B. SCO
SCO Peace Mission is a counter-terrorism exercise conducted under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) framework. India and Pakistan both became full SCO members in 2017 and participate in this exercise. The exercise focuses on joint counter-terrorism operations and regional security cooperation.
Which annual exercise between India and UK focuses on land warfare and counterinsurgency?
Correct Answer: A. Ajeya Warrior
Exercise Ajeya Warrior is a joint army exercise between India and the United Kingdom focused on counter-insurgency and jungle warfare. It is held alternately in India and UK. Exercise Indra Dhanush is the India-UK air force exercise, while Konkan is the India-UK naval exercise.
Exercise 'Konkan' is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
Correct Answer: C. UK
Exercise Konkan is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. It focuses on maritime operations, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare. Named after the Konkan coast of India, the exercise reflects the historical maritime ties between India and the UK.
Exercise 'Indra Dhanush' is a joint air force exercise between India and which country?
Correct Answer: C. UK
Exercise Indra Dhanush is a bilateral air force exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force (UK). It focuses on air superiority missions, dissimilar air combat training, and joint air operations. The exercise enhances interoperability between the two air forces and reflects strong India-UK defence ties.
Exercise 'INDRA' is a joint tri-service exercise between India and which country?
Correct Answer: D. Russia
Exercise INDRA is a joint tri-service exercise between India and Russia. It has been held since 2003 and covers army, navy, and air force components. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations and has been a cornerstone of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
Exercise 'Tasman Saber' primarily involves Australia and which other country, with India as an observer/participant?
Correct Answer: A. USA
Exercise Tasman Saber is a large-scale biennial joint training exercise primarily between Australia and the United States. India has participated as an observer in some editions. The exercise is conducted in Queensland, Australia, and focuses on joint amphibious and maneuver warfare capabilities.
Exercise 'Prabal Dostyk' is a joint army exercise between India and which country?
Correct Answer: C. Kazakhstan
Exercise Prabal Dostyk is a bilateral army exercise between India and Kazakhstan. It focuses on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous and desert terrain. Kazakhstan is an important partner for India in Central Asia, and this exercise reflects India's 'Connect Central Asia' policy.
Exercise 'Khanjar' is a joint special forces exercise between India and which country?
Correct Answer: C. Kyrgyzstan
Exercise Khanjar is a joint special forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. It focuses on counter-terrorism operations in high-altitude mountainous terrain. The exercise enhances defence cooperation between India and Kyrgyzstan and reflects India's engagement with Central Asian republics.
Exercise 'Dustlik' is a joint army exercise between India and which country?
Correct Answer: B. Uzbekistan
Exercise Dustlik (meaning 'Friendship' in Uzbek) is a joint army exercise between India and Uzbekistan. It focuses on counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, and mountainous warfare operations. The exercise was instituted in 2019 and reflects the strengthening of India-Uzbekistan bilateral relations.