CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Shakti Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the armies of India and France. It is a biennial exercise that takes place between Indian and French armies, alternately in the two countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -India–Malaysia joint military exercise “Harimau Shakti 2022” commenced at Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia on 28th November 2022. The annual training exercise between the Indian and Malaysian Army will culminate on 12th December 2022. The military exercise will be conducted for the next two weeks in Malaysia.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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: -Vajra Prahar’ is a Special Forces joint training exercise conducted alternately in India and the US to share the best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve interoperability between the Special Forces of both nations.