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Detailed explanation-1: -Abhishek Mishra. Answer: Option B Explanation: Indian Army’s “Agnibaaz Division” organised a joint exercise “Suraksha Kavach 2” with Maharashtra Police at Lullanagar, Pune.

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 ‘Austra Hind’ is a yearly event conducted alternately in India and Australia. Bikaner: India and Australia on Saturday held joint military drills as part of the ongoing joint military exercise – ‘Austra Hind 22’ – in Rajasthan’s Mahajan field firing ranges, according to the Defence PRO, Jaipur.

Detailed explanation-4: -It involved establishment of inner cordon, intervention drill in the area followed by search of building for any unidentified items/bombs/IEDs by Dog squads and their neutralization/ diffusion by Bomb Disposal Units. Evacuation of people in the complex including casualties was also practiced.

Detailed explanation-5: -UPSC Mains Q. ‘Suraksha Kavach 2’ is a Joint Security Exercise organised by Indian Army and which state? Notes: Suraksha Kavach 2, a Joint Security Exercise was organised between Indian Army and Maharashtra Police at Lullanagar, Pune.