CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Russia and Pakistan have been holding the ‘Friendship’ drills since 2016. In October 2016, they held their first-ever joint military exercise in Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Exercise Yudh Abhyas is conducted annually between India and USA with the aim of exchanging best practices, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures between the Armies of the two nations. The previous edition of the exercise was conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska (USA) in October 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom and the Indian Air Force conduct a joint air force exercise known as Exercise Indradhanush. The exercise aims to improve mutual operational understanding between the two air forces through close interaction. The exercise began in the year 2006 and has since had five editions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The military exercise between Russia and India is known as Indira. The INDRA series of exercises began in 2003 and was conducted as a bilateral naval exercise alternately between the two countries. The 2021 edition of Indra took place on August 4, at Prudboy Ranges in Volgograd, Russia.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the Garuda exercise? Ans. Garuda is a joint exercise between India and France Air Force that will provide a platform for both countries to enhance operational capability and interoperability, while also sharing best practices.