‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Iran
[C] Oman
[D] Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: C [Oman]
The 12th edition of the ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ bilateral exercise between the navies of India and Oman is to
be held in Goa. The exercise is held once in every two years between Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of
Oman since 1993.The previous edition of the exercise was held in December 2017 in Muscat, Oman.
Recently, two naval ships of the Oman Navy arrived in Goa, while the Indian Navy ships Beas and
Subhadra will participate in the exercise.
‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ is an annual joint exercise between the Coast Guards of India and which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ is an annual joint exercise between the Coast Guards of India and Japan. The 19th edition
of the exercise is scheduled to begin in Chennai, India. Recently, the Coast Guard Ship of Japan, ‘Echigo’
arrived in Chennai on a goodwill visit, for participating in the annual joint exercise.
The exercise has been organised between the Indian and the Japanese Coast Guards for 18 years since
2000. Four Indian Coast Guard ships and a vessel from the National Institute of Ocean Technology are
participating in the exercise.
What is the theme of the DefExpo 2020, the 11th edition of the biennial defence exhibition?
[A] India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub
[B] Artificial Intelligence in Defence
[C] Make in India- A pride in Defence
[D] Digital battlefield of the future
Correct Answer: A [India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub]
Notes:
The 11th edition of the biennial mega defence exhibition, DefExpo 2020 is to be held in the capital city
of Uttar Pradesh- Lucknow from February 5 to 9, 2020. The theme of this edition of the event is ‘India:
The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’. The sub-theme is announced as ‘Digital Transformation of
Defence’.
Recently it was announced that the number of companies participating in this year’s edition has reached
1000, and this is set to become the biggest ever DefExpo to be held in India by far. In December 2019,
the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the DefExpo app, which provides detailed information
about the event
In which Indian city, the Indian navy conducted its coastal security exercise, ‘Matla Abhiyaan’?
[A] Cochin
[B] Kolkata
[C] Mumbai
[D] Vishakhapatnam
Correct Answer: B [Kolkata]
Notes:
The Indian Navy has conducted a five-day-long coastal security exercise called ‘Matla Abhiyaan’ at
Kolkata, which started on 29 January. The exercise is named after the Matla river, which flows around
the Sundarbans.
The exercise aims at interacting with coastal communities to spread awareness on coastal security.
During the exercise, the naval personnel interacted with the coastal police stations. The naval team also
visited local schools to spread awareness on coastal security. This exercise is expected to help the naval
crew in understand the navigational complexities in the Sundarbans.
‘Ajeya Warrior‘ is the joint military exercise conducted between India and which country?
[A] Japan
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Israel
[D] France
Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The fifth edition of joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’ between India and the United Kingdom will be
conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom. The exercise is scheduled from February 13 to 26, 2020.
120 soldiers each from Indian and United Kingdom Army would participate in the exercise. The joint
military exercise has been conducted alternatively in United Kingdom and India. The training will be held
with emphasis on counter-terror operations in urban and semi-urban areas.
What is the theme of this year’s multilateral naval exercise of India ‘Milan’?
[A] Indian Ocean Co-operation
[B] Synergy Across the Seas
[C] Opportunities Across the Seas
[D] Maritime Challenges
Correct Answer: B [Synergy Across the Seas]
Notes:
The biggest multilateral naval exercise in the Indian Ocean region, Milan is set to be organised at
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The exercise has been hosted by India since 1995.
The exercise is to be conducted in the month of March, which is expected to be attended by as many as
forty-two countries, including the US and Russia. The theme for Milan 2020 is ‘Synergy Across the Seas’.
Which city was host to the India-Bangladesh SAMPRITI-IX joint military exercise?
[A] Umroi
[B] Kolkata
[C] Vishakhapatnam
[D] Kochi
Correct Answer: A [Umroi]
Notes:
The 9th edition of the Joint exercise between the armies of India and Bangladesh, SAMPRITI recently
concluded at Umroi, Meghalaya. The two-week exercise was held from February 3 to 16, 2020.
The personnel of the two countries shared their experiences on counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism
operations and disaster management techniques. The exercise helped to strengthen ties between India
and Bangladesh, and mutual operability between the armies.
‘Ex Indradhanush’ is a defence exercise between the Air forces of India and which country?
[A] Japan
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] France
Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom have jointly began the 5th
edition of Ex Indradhanush.
The exercise is to be conducted at Hindan Air Force Station, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, from
24 Feb to 29 Feb 2020. The focus of this year’s exercise is ‘Base Defence and Force Protection’. The RAF
team includes 36 combatants of the RAF Regiment and the IAF includes 42 combatants of the GARUD
Force.
Which Indian armed force has conducted ReSAREX – 19 off Goa coast?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Army
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Correct Answer: D [Indian Coast Guard]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has recently conducted a 2-day rescue exercise, the Regional Level Search
and Rescue Workshop and Exercise 2019 (ReSAREX- 19) off Goa shore, Panaji. The event was organized
by the Coast Guard District Headquarters-11 (Goa) and comprised search and rescue workshops with
table top exercises.
1.The 10th edition of the Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin between the Indian Army and the Maldives will
be held at_____.
A. Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
B. Pithoragarh, Uttrakhand
C. Pune, Maharashtra
D. Deharadoon, Uttrakhand
Answer ||| C
Solution |||
• The 10th edition of the Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin between the Indian Army and the Maldives
National Defence Force will be organised from 7th to 20th October 2019.
• It will held at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharashtra.
• The last exercise was held in 2018 at Northern Area Headquarters, Lh. Maafilaafushi of Maldives.
2.The annual Joint Indo-Lanka maritime fleet exercise named SLINEX 2019 was held from 7-12
September at______.
A. Mumbai, Maharastra
B. Chennai, Tamilanadu
C. Coimbatore, Tamilanadu
D. Vishakhapattanam, Andhra Pradesh
Answer ||| D
Solution |||
* The annual Joint Indo-Lanka maritime fleet exercise named SLINEX 2019 was held from 7-12
September at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
* The Sri Lankan Navy, Indian Navy ships along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft carried out various
coordinated maritime operations.
* This is the seventh edition of the joint drills exercise of SLINEX.
3.Exercise Shakti-2019 is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and______.
A. Russian Army
B. Japanese Army
C. Thailand Army
D. French Army
Answer ||| D
Solution |||
* Exercise Shakti-2019 is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and French Army.
* It was held at the Foreign Training Node at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from 31 October
to 13 November, 2019.
* A contingent of the Sikh Regiment of south western command has represented the Indian Army in the
exercise.
* The French Army delegation was represented by troops of the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of the
6th Armoured Brigade.
4.The second edition of IMNEX-19, the India Myanmar Naval Exercise has began at_________on 19
October, 2019.
A. Vishakhapatnam
B. Pithoragarh
C. Chennai
D. Port Blair
Answer ||| A
Solution |||
• The second edition of IMNEX-19, the India Myanmar Naval Exercise has began at Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh on 19 October, 2019.
• The Sea Phase of the exercise is scheduled to be from 20 October to 22 October.
• The opening ceremony was conducted onboard INS Ranvijay.
• The exercise aims to grow maritime cooperation between the two navies.
5.The second edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian 2019 has been commenced in which state of India in
October 2019?
A. Kerala
B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer ||| C
Solution |||
• The second edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian 2019 has been commenced in Mizoram from 19
October to 2 November 2019.
• The Exercise Dharma Guardian is a bilateral annual military exercise, between the Indian and Japan
Army.
• The aim of the exercise Dharma Guardian 2019 is joint training of troops in counterinsurgency and
counterterrorism operations in both mountainous terrain.
6.India-Myanmar bilateral army exercise, lMBEX 2018-19, has begun at_____ Military Station which
houses the headquarters of the Western Command.
A. Tandur
B. Chandi mandir
C. Pasan
D. Ramgarh
Answer ||| B
Solution |||
• India-Myanmar bilateral army exercise lMBEX 2018-19 has begun at Chandi Mandir Military Station
which houses the headquarters of the Western Command.
• It is the second edition of the bilateral army exercise IMBEX.
• The basic aims behind the drill includes:-
a) Training of Myanmar delegation.
b) Reparing army personnel of both countries for international missions.
c) To train in accordance to the UN peacekeeping operations.
7.Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2019 between India and Kazakhstan was conducted at_______.
A. Pithoragarh, Uttrakhand
B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
C. Kutch, Gujarat
D. Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Answer ||| A
Solution |||
* Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2019 between India and Kazakhstan conducted at Pithoragarh from 2nd
to 15th October 2019.
* It is the fourth edition of an annual event which is conducted alternatively in Kazakhstan and India.
* The exercise focuses mainly on counter terrorism operation.
8.What is the name of the anti-hijacking exercise conducted by the India Navy in collaboration with the
Indian Coast Guard?
A. Nagah
B. Indra
C. Apharan
D. Ekuverin
Answer ||| C
Solution |||
• On Decebmer 18, 2019, the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard at Cochin port conducted large scale
anti-hijacking exercise. The exercise was called Apharan.
• It included 12 ships and helicopters of Cochin Port trust, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
• This is the first time an anti-hijacking exercise is being conducted at a large scale in India.
