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[pib] Exercise Udara Shakti, 2024

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Why in the News?

The recent edition of Exercise Udara Shakti was recently concluded in Malaysia.

About Exercise Udara Shakti

  • Udara Shakti is a bilateral air force exercise conducted between India and Malaysia.
  • The primary objective of this exercise is to enhance military cooperation, improve mutual understanding, and share operational expertise.

Features of the Exercise  

  • Both India and Malaysia deploy their Sukhoi-30 fighter jets for the exercise, facilitating direct comparison and operational cooperation.
  • A distinctive feature of this initiative is the HOP (Hands-On Participation) Exercise, where pilots from both nations swap aircraft.
  • The Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) component focuses on sharing knowledge and skills in aviation and engineering specific to the Sukhoi-30 aircraft.

PYQ:

[2024] Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct?

  1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
  2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
  3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operation was a goal of this operation.
  4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1, 2 and 4

(c) 1, 3 and 4

(d) 2, 3 and 4

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