Q. 'Mitra Shakti', recently seen in the news, is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
Notes: The Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army started their 10th joint exercise, "Mitra Shakti," at Maduru Oya in Sri Lanka's Southern Province. This year’s focus is on joint operations in semi-urban areas, in line with UN Chapter VII on peace and security threats. This year’s exercise involves 120 soldiers from India’s Rajputana Rifles. The goal is to boost both armies' skills in counter-terrorism and urban warfare. The exercise aims to strengthen defense ties, enhance coordination, and improve interoperability between the Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces.