In preparation for competitive examinations such as the OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor, understanding the intricacies of international military exercises is paramount. Military exercises serve as crucial platforms for nations to enhance interoperability, strengthen strategic partnerships, and foster mutual understanding among armed forces. Among the plethora of exercises, grasping the details of the top 30 military exercises is essential. These exercises span various nations and encompass diverse areas of cooperation, ranging from joint army training to maritime security exercises.
Top 30 Joint Military Exercises with India MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Which edition of the SHAKTI joint exercise series kicked off in 2024?
A) 5th
B) 6th
C) 7th
D) 8th
Answer: C) 7th - Which exercise is conducted between India and Japan to enhance air force cooperation?
A) Garuda
B) Shinyuu Maitri
C) Dharma Guardian
D) JIMEX
Answer: B) Shinyuu Maitri - What is the primary focus of the ‘Pitch Black’ exercise involving India and Australia?
A) Naval operations
B) Air combat training
C) Mountain warfare
D) Cybersecurity
Answer: B) Air combat training - Which exercise aims to enhance maritime security cooperation between India and Indonesia?
A) SIMBEX
B) Malabar
C) Samudra Shakti
D) AUSINDEX
Answer: C) Samudra Shakti - Which exercise involves joint naval drills between India and the United States?
A) MALABAR
B) Yudh Abhyas
C) Cope India
D) Varuna
Answer: A) MALABAR - What is the main objective of the ‘Khanjar’ exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan?
A) Air defense
B) Mountain warfare
C) Naval operations
D) Cybersecurity
Answer: B) Mountain warfare - Which exercise is aimed at strengthening military ties between India and Vietnam?
A) VINBAX
B) Prabal Dostyk
C) Hand-in-Hand
D) Ekuverin
Answer: A) VINBAX - ‘Desert Knight’ is a joint air exercise conducted between India and which country?
A) France
B) Russia
C) USA
D) UAE
Answer: A) France - Which exercise is focused on counter-terrorism operations between India and Sri Lanka?
A) Mitra Shakti
B) Sampriti
C) Shakti
D) Hand-in-Hand
Answer: A) Mitra Shakti - Which exercise involves joint naval cooperation between India and Bangladesh?
A) VARUNA
B) SIMBEX
C) IN-BN CORPAT
D) AUSINDEX
Answer: C) IN-BN CORPAT - Which military exercise is conducted to enhance maritime cooperation between India and the United Arab Emirates?
A) Desert Knight
B) Naseem Al Bahr
C) Al Nagah
D) Eastern Bridge
Answer: B) Naseem Al Bahr - What is the primary focus of the ‘Prabal Dostyk’ exercise conducted between India and Kazakhstan?
A) Air combat training
B) Naval drills
C) Mountain warfare and counter-insurgency
D) Cybersecurity
Answer: C) Mountain warfare and counter-insurgency - Which exercise is conducted between the Indian Navy and the French Navy?
A) JIMEX
B) SIMBEX
C) Varuna
D) INDRA
Answer: C) Varuna - Which joint military exercise is held between the Indian and Australian navies?
A) AUSINDEX
B) MALABAR
C) Samudra Shakti
D) SIMBEX
Answer: A) AUSINDEX - What is the focus of the ‘Vajra Prahar’ exercise conducted between India and the United States?
A) Naval operations
B) Special Forces training
C) Air defense
D) Cybersecurity
Answer: B) Special Forces training - Which exercise is aimed at enhancing military cooperation between India and Nepal?
A) Yudh Abhyas
B) Shakti
C) Surya Kiran
D) Indra
Answer: C) Surya Kiran - Where is the Eastern Command’s Joint Training Node located?
A) Guwahati, Assam
B) Shillong, Meghalaya
C) Umroi, Meghalaya
D) Kohima, Nagaland
Answer: C) Umroi, Meghalaya - What is the name of the multi-nation military exercise that the Indian Air Force joined in Alaska?
A) Red Flag 23
B) Red Flag 24
C) Blue Flag 24
D) Red Dawn 24
Answer: B) Red Flag 24 - How long is the Red Flag 24 exercise scheduled to last?
A) 10 days
B) 14 days
C) 16 days
D) 20 days
Answer: C) 16 days - What was the primary objective of the ‘Gagan Strike-II’ exercise?
A) Naval preparedness
B) Air force maneuvers
C) Validate the use of attack helicopters in support of mechanized operations
D) Training special forces
Answer: C) Validate the use of attack helicopters in support of mechanized operations - Which helicopters were used in the ‘Gagan Strike-II’ exercise?
A) Apache and ALH-WSI
B) Chinook and Mi-17
C) Black Hawk and Apache
D) ALH-Dhruv and MiG-29
Answer: A) Apache and ALH-WSI - Where did the joint exercise between the Indian Army’s Kharga Corps and IAF take place?
A) Rajasthan
B) Punjab
C) Haryana
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Punjab - What was the name of the mega exercise conducted by the Indian Navy along the East Coast?
A) Western Leher
B) Eastern Thunder
C) Poorvi Leher
D) Southern Strike
Answer: C) Poorvi Leher - What was the primary focus of the ‘Poorvi Leher’ exercise?
A) Air force operations
B) Naval preparedness and maritime security
C) Ground offensive operations
D) Cybersecurity drills
Answer: B) Naval preparedness and maritime security - Which country’s military introduced a gun-wielding robot dog during the Golden Dragon 2024 exercise?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: C) China - The ‘African Lion’ exercise is the United States’ largest annual joint military exercise on which continent?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) South America
Answer: B) Africa - Which two countries conducted the Golden Dragon 2024 exercise?
A) China and Russia
B) China and Cambodia
C) China and Vietnam
D) China and Mongolia
Answer: B) China and Cambodia - Which part of India’s military conducted the joint exercise with the IAF in Punjab?
A) Northern Command
B) Southern Command
C) Eastern Command
D) Western Command
Answer: D) Western Command - What force multipliers were incorporated in the ‘Gagan Strike-II’ exercise?
A) UAVs, Apache, and special forces
B) Submarines, UAVs, and attack helicopters
C) Tanks, UAVs, and artillery
D) Naval ships, UAVs, and paratroopers
Answer: A) UAVs, Apache, and special forces - The ‘Red Flag 24’ exercise is conducted in which U.S. state?
A) Texas
B) Nevada
C) Alaska
D) California
Answer: C) Alaska
