CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Exercise Garuda was conducted at Mont-de-Marsan Airforce base 118 in southwestern France .

Detailed explanation-2: -As part of military-to-military exchange programs, a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Sangga Buana Training Area, Karawang, Indonesia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The exercise, called Garuda VII, was held in Jodhpur, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Garuda. Joint exercises between the Air Forces of India and France are called Garuda. This tactical bilateral Indo-French exercise aims at enhancing the interoperability level of the French and Indian crews in air defence and ground attack missions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indian Army Special Forces and Indonesian Special Forces are participating in the eighth edition of the bilateral military exercise ‘Garuda Shakti’ at Karawang, Indonesia that commenced on 21 November 2022.