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The correct answer is Operation Shiva - 2, Operation Nader - 4, Operation Sankat Mochan - 1, Operation Kaveri - 3.

• Operation Shiva: Launched in June 2025 to ensure comprehensive safety for the Amarnath Yatra, involving over 42,000 security personnel across two main yatra routes, with advanced surveillance, RFID tracking, and route clearance operations.
• Operation Nader: A counter-terrorism operation launched in May 2025 in Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, targeting militants from The Resistance Front (TRF) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which resulted in the elimination of three terrorists.
• Operation Sankat Mochan: Conducted in July 2016 to evacuate Indian and foreign nationals from South Sudan amidst the civil war, utilizing Indian Air Force aircraft and transport coordination, rescuing over 150 Indians and several foreign nationals.
• Operation Kaveri: A large-scale evacuation mission carried out from 24 April – 5 May 2023, to evacuate Indian citizens from Sudan, involving Indian Navy ships and IAF aircraft, rescuing nearly 3,862 Indians and some foreign nationals.

In News

• Operation Shiva: Launched in June 2025 to secure the Amarnath Yatra, involving a multi-layered security approach with RFID tracking and convoy protection.
• Operation Nader: Launched in May 2025 in Jammu and Kashmir to neutralize terrorists linked to LeT and TRF.

Key Points

• Operation Shiva: Indian Army’s Security Initiative for Amarnath Yatra 2025
  • Launch Date: June 2025
  • Duration: 38 days (starting from July 3, 2025)
  • Purpose: Ensure safety for the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage.
  • Location: Amarnath Cave shrine, Jammu and Kashmir (Altitude: 3,888 meters).
  • Background: Initiated after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam (April 22, 2025) and increased ceasefire violations.
  • Key Features of Operation Shiva
    • Massive Security Deployment:
      • 42,000 security personnel including Indian Army, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, and J&K Police.
      • Two primary yatra routes: Pahalgam and Baltal.
    • Three-Tier Security System:
      • Body scanners, CCTV cameras, drone surveillance, bulletproof vehicles.
      • 24-hour monitoring.
      • RFID Tracking: All registered pilgrims are issued RFID tags for real-time tracking.
    • Route Clearance and Surveillance:
      • Anti-sabotage operations, sniffer dogs, bomb squads, and road opening parties.
      • Convoy Protection:
      • Armed CRPF units escort pilgrims.
      • Equipped with satellite phones and signal jammers.
      • Medical and Logistical Support: Enhanced facilities and transport from Lakhanpur to the shrine.
      • Policy and Administrative Measures
    • Age and Health Restrictions:
      • Pilgrims below 13 or above 70, and pregnant women are not allowed.
    • High-Level Oversight:
      • Review meetings led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and top security officials.
    • Significance
      • Largest-ever security deployment for the Amarnath Yatra.
      • Combines advanced technology, inter-agency coordination, and strict protocols.
• Operation Nader (2025)
  • Launch Date: 15 May 2025
  • Location: Nader area, Tral, Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Objective: Neutralize terrorist cells from The Resistance Front (TRF) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
  • Forces Involved: Indian Army (Chinar Corps), J&K Police, CRPF.
  • Operation Details
    • Trigger: Intelligence inputs about terrorists in Nader village.
    • Execution: Coordinated Cordon and Search Operation (CASO).
    • Outcome: Three terrorists killed.
    • Linked Operations: Operation Nader follows successful Operation in Keller Forest (13 May 2025).
  • Strategic Importance
    • Zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
    • Part of a broader crackdown on terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir.
    • Strategic impact on cross-border terrorism.
• Operation Sankat Mochan (2016)
  • Objective: Evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from South Sudan during civil war.
  • Dates: 14-16 July 2016.
  • Leadership: Gen. (Retd) V.K. Singh.
  • Operation Details
    • Evacuated: Over 300 Indians and some foreign nationals, including Nepali citizens.
    • Aircraft Used: Two IAF C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
    • Flight Route: Juba (South Sudan) → Kampala (Uganda) → Thiruvananthapuram (India) → Delhi (India).
  • Significance
    • Demonstrated India’s capacity for humanitarian response.
    • Showcased effective leadership and inter-agency coordination.
• Operation Kaveri (2023)
  • Launch Date: 24 April 2023
  • Duration: 24 April – 5 May 2023
  • Objective: Evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Sudan amid the conflict between Sudanese Army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
  • Agencies Involved: Indian Armed Forces, Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy.
  • Evacuation Process
    • Primary Evacuation Sites: Khartoum and conflict zones to Port Sudan.
  • Transport:
    • Indian Navy ships (INS Sumedha, INS Teg, INS Tarkash) and IAF aircraft (C-130J, C-17).
    • Evacuated via sea and air to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), then to India.
  • Outcome:
    • 3,862 Indian citizens and some foreign nationals evacuated.
    • Notable rescues included members of the Hakki Pikki tribe and a French diplomat’s family.
  • Significance
    • Demonstrated India’s commitment to protecting its citizens abroad.
    • Showcased successful diplomatic and military coordination.

The correct answer is Aundh, 6th Edition.

In News

• The 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune on April 16, 2025.

Key Points

• DUSTLIK-VI is the 6th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan.
• It is being held from April 16 to 28, 2025, at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), Maharashtra.
• The exercise focuses on joint sub-conventional operations in a semi-urban scenario, including counterterrorism, reconnaissance, and drone operations.
• The last edition of the exercise was held in Termez District, Uzbekistan in April 2024.

Additional Information

• Exercise DUSTLIK
  • An annual bilateral military training exercise between Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army.
  • Started in 2019 with the first edition held in Uzbekistan.
  • Conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan to enhance military cooperation and interoperability.
• Foreign Training Node, Aundh
  • A premier training facility in Pune, Maharashtra, used by Indian Armed Forces for international joint exercises.

The Correct Answer is ​Ulaanbaatar.

In News

• The Indian Army is going to have the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Key Points

• Exercise Nomadic Elephant is an annual India-Mongolia bilateral military exercise.

• Conducted alternately in India and Mongolia since 2006.

• The 17th edition will be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

• The 2024 edition was conducted in Meghalaya, India.

• Aim: To enhance interoperability between the two armies in semi-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, under a UN mandate.

The correct answer is Egypt.

In News

• India and Egypt are conducting the joint military exercise 'Cyclone 2025' at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• 'Cyclone 2025' is the third edition of the exercise between India and Egypt.
• The exercise focuses on enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability between the two countries' special forces in desert environments.
• It includes various counter-terrorism operations, reconnaissance, raids, and specialized missions.
• Personnel from India's Parachute Regiment and Egypt's Commando Squadron and Airborne Platoon are participating.

Additional Information

• Cyclone Exercise
  • A joint military exercise conducted by India and Egypt to strengthen defence ties
  • Aims to enhance interoperability and share professional skills between the countries' armed forces
  • Involves specialized missions such as counter-terrorism, reconnaissance, and raids
• India-Egypt Military Cooperation
  • The partnership between India and Egypt has been strengthened in recent years through joint exercises and collaborations
  • Emphasis on enhancing security efforts and mutual defence interests
• Parachute Regiment
  • Specialized unit of the Indian Army involved in airborne operations
  • Highly skilled in operations such as combat free-fall, reconnaissance, and surveillance

The correct answer is Aakraman.

In News

• The Indian Air Force is conducting Exercise Aakraman in the central sector, involving Rafale and Su-30 fighter jets.

Key Points

• Exercise Aakraman involves complex ground attack and electronic warfare drills.
• Rafale aircraft from Ambala and Hashimara bases are participating.
• The exercise enhances operational capabilities across plains and mountainous terrains.
• It aims to strengthen India’s regional air power advantage amid rising tensions.

Additional Information

• Rafale Aircraft: Advanced fighter jets equipped with Meteor missiles, enhancing India’s air combat capabilities.
• Meteor Missile: A beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile providing superior interception capabilities.
• Rampage and Rocks Missiles: Long-range precision strike weapons for ground attack missions.
• S-400 Air Defence System: Advanced system capable of countering airborne threats, strengthening India's defensive and offensive posture.

The correct answer is Second.Key Points

• The Government announced Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new CDS.
• He is the second CDS of India. ​
• General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, and VSM assumed office as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on September 30, 2022.

Confusion Points

• ​Manoj Mukund Naravane was not Chief of Defence Staff, he served as the 27th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.
• Both positions are different.
• The position of CDS has been vacant since the demise of India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat.

Additional Information

• ​The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the military head and acts as the single-point advisor to the Government of India in matters of India’s military.
• He is also the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The Chief also heads the Department of Military Affairs.
• The first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat took office on 1 January 2020.
• The creation of the post of CDS was first recommended after the 1999 Kargil War.

The correct answer is An Anti-Tank Missile.

Key Points

• DRDO on 11 January 2022 successfully flight tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
• The anti-tank missile was flight-tested in its final deliverable configuration.
• The indigenously developed MPATGM is a low-weight, fire and forget missile.
• The missile has a miniaturized infrared imaging seeker and advanced avionics for onboard control and guidance.

Additional Information

• ​Important Current Affairs on DRDO in 2021-22:
  • In December 2021, the nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully tested off the coast of Odisha by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • It’s a two-stage canisterized missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 kilometres.
    • Chairman DRDO:  Dr. Samir V Kamat 
    • DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi.
    • DRDO Established: 1958.
  • In December 2021, India has successfully test-fired a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) off the Balasore coast in Odisha.
  • DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched (air-launched) Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile from the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
  • List of DRDO Missile with range:
    • Prithvi II- 250–350 Km
    • Brahmos- 400 Km
    • Shaurya- 700 to 1,900 km
    • Pranash- 200 Km
    • K-4 nuclear- 3500 Km
    • Nirbhay: 1500 Km
    • Agni P Ballistic Missile: 1000 to 2000 Km
    • Akash-NG: 27-30 Km
    • Agni-5: 5000 Km

The correct answer is the India-United Kingdom.

Key Points

• Konkan naval exercise
  • Konkan naval exercise is conducted between the India-United Kingdom. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
  • The Bilateral KONKAN exercise provides a platform for the two Navies to periodically exercise at sea and in harbor, to build interoperability and share best practices.
  • The KONKAN series of exercises commenced in 2004, and since then has grown in scale.
  • Naval cooperation between India and the United Kingdom is based on the long-term strategic relationship between both countries.
  • Exercise Konkan is a great opportunity to reinforce the India-UK defence partnership, deepening understanding of how both the Navies can work together to counter maritime threats. This sits alongside a wide range of UK activity in the Indian Ocean – covering military, multilateral, and commercial engagement.

Additional Information

• List of important Indian bilateral army exercises.

The correct answer is Seychelles.

Key Points

• The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted from 22-31 March 2022.
• It is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles.
• An Infantry Platoon strength each from both the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) along with Company Headquarters will be participating in this exercise.

Additional Information 

• A 20-day joint military exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022), aimed at synergy in warfare involving assets of the Indian Navy, Air Force, and Army was carried out off the western coast in the Arabian Sea.
• It concluded on 25 January 2022.
• The 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial trilateral exercise 'Dosti', which began in the Maldives on 20 November 2021, concluded on 24 November 2021.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral R Hari Kumar (As of Feb 2022).
• The headquarters of the Indian Navy is Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
• Below are the list of Exercises and Participating Nations: 

The correct answer is India, Australia, Japan and the US.

Key Points

• Malabar exercise is a naval exercise which is being conducted between
  • India
  • USA
  • Japan
  • Australia
• 2020 Malabar exercise was conducted in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in two phases.
• The 24th edition of the MALABAR maritime exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy (IN) in two phases, concluded in the Arabian Sea on 20 Nov 20. 
• Phase 1 of the exercise involving participation by the Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN), was conducted off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal from 3-6 November 2020. 
• The second phase was conducted in the Arabian Sea from 17-20 November 2020.
• Indian Navy’s participation in Phase 2 was led by Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, and included
  • Aircraft carrier Vikramaditya
  • Indigenous destroyers Kolkata and Chennai
  • Stealth frigate Talwar
  • Fleet Support Ship Deepak 
  • Indigenously built submarine Khanderi
  • P8I and IL-38 maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Additional Information

• India and the USA conduct Yudh Abhyas (Army) 
• Tiger Triumph - Tri-Services  exercise between India and USA
• Indra Dhanush - India and UK (Air Force)
• Ajeya Warrior - India and UK
• Hand in Hand - India, and China (Army)
• Vajra Prahar - Special forces of India and USA

The correct answer is Ladakh.

In News

• Chushul is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies to improve relations.

Important Points

• It is a village in Leh, Ladakh, India. Hence option 3 is correct.
• It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, in the area known as “Chushul valley”.
• It is close to Rezang La and Pangong Lake at a height of 4,360 metres.
• This place is famous for the Indian Army who fought to the ‘last man, last round’ at Rezang La (Chushul) on November 18, 1962.
  • Without this crucial victory, the territory might have been captured by China.

The correct answer is VS Pathania.

Key Points

• Director-General VS Pathania took over as the 24th Chief of Indian Coast Guard on 31 December.
• He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
• He is also the recipient of the President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, Tatrakshak Medal for gallantry.
• Director-General VS Pathania succeeds 23rd DG Krishnaswamy Natarajan.

Additional Information

• In August 2021, CDS General Bipin Rawat has presented a book “OPERATION KHUKRI” by authors Major General Rajpal Punia and Ms Damini Punia.
• The book highlights the Indian Army’s successful rescue mission in Sierra Leone as part of the United Nations.
• Indian Navy has commissioned the 4th Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela on November 27th, 2021.
• On November 22nd, 2021,  INS Visakhapatnam, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched the first large survey vessel Sandhayak for the Indian Navy on December 7th, 2021.
• On December 22nd, 2021, the Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer ‘Mormugao’ went for her maiden sea trials.

The correct answer is France.

Key Points

• The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22.
• The Bilateral Naval Exercises between the two Navies were initiated in 1993.
• The exercise was christened ‘VARUNA’ in 2001 and has become a vital part of India – France strategic bilateral relationship.

Important Points

• Various units including ships, submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, fighter aircraft and helicopters of the two navies are participating in the exercise. 
• These units will endeavour to enhance and hone their operational skills in maritime theatre, augment inter-operability to undertake maritime security operations and demonstrate their commitment to promote peace, security and stability in the region as an integrated force. 

Additional Information

• List of Important Military Exercises of India:

The correct answer is Chandipur, Odisha.

Key Points

• A ballistic missile is a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes.
• DRDO successfully test launched the short-range ballistic missile in January 2023 from Odisha State.
• Prithvi-II was carried out on January 10, 2023, from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
• Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM).

Additional Information

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a military research and development wing of the Ministry of Defence, with headquarters in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1958.
• Prithvi missile was India’s first indigenous ballistic missile.
• Wheeler Island, also known as Dr Abdul Kalam Island, is an island on the off-shores of Odisha in India, which hosts the Integrated Test Range missile testing facility.
• It is operated by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

The correct answer is China.

Key Points

• India is among the six Indo-Pacific nations participating in a multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Pacific Ocean.
• The Sea Dragon 22 exercise began on January 5, 2022, along with the navies of the USA, India, Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
• The exercise is primarily centered on anti-submarine warfare training and will involve more than 270 hours of in-flight training.

Additional Information​ 

• The 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial trilateral exercise 'Dosti', which began in the Maldives on 20 November 2021, concluded on 24 November 2021.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral R Hari Kumar.
• The headquarters of the Indian Navy is Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
• Below are the list of Exercises and Participating Nations: 

  Military Exercise	Participating Countries
  Ajeya Warrior	India and United Kingdom
  Sampriti	India and Bangladesh
  Vajra Prahar	India and US
  Garuda Shakti	India and Indonesia
  Surya Kiran	India and Nepal
  Hand in Hand Exercise	India and China