Question 1

Exercise 'Malabar' is a trilateral naval exercise between India, USA, and which third country?

Accepted Answer

Japan. Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving India, the United States, and Japan. It began as a bilateral India-US exercise in 1992 and Japan became a permanent member in 2015. The exercise focuses on anti-submarine warfare, carrier strike group operations, and maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific.

Question 2

Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

Accepted Answer

USA. Yudh Abhyas is an annual India-USA Army joint military exercise. It is one of the largest bilateral army exercises between the two nations and focuses on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations under a United Nations mandate. The exercise alternates between locations in India and the United States.

Question 3

Exercise 'Shakti' is conducted between the armies of India and which country?

Accepted Answer

France. Exercise Shakti is a bilateral army exercise between India and France. It focuses on counter-terrorism operations in a semi-urban environment under the UN mandate. The exercise alternates between India and France and enhances interoperability between the two armies.

Question 4

Exercise 'Varuna' is a naval exercise between India and which country?

Accepted Answer

France. Exercise Varuna is the annual bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. It has been conducted since 1993 and covers various aspects of naval warfare including anti-submarine warfare, air defence, and surface warfare. The exercise reflects the strong strategic partnership between India and France.

Question 5

Exercise 'Garuda' is an air force exercise between India and which country?

Accepted Answer

France. Exercise Garuda is a joint air force exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force. It has been conducted since 2003 and focuses on air superiority, close air support, and strategic airlift. The exercise enhances operational synergy between the two air forces.

Military Exercises — Set 1