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IAF's Multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti Gets Underway in Jodhpur
बातमीत का?
80 aircraft, 40 nations, one Jodhpur sky: the exercise every GS-III defence answer should name
The Indian Air Force's multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti, began in Jodhpur with participation from roughly 80 aircraft and representation linked to around 40 countries.
Why it matters: asked in UPSC 2024; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
2 मिनिटे
The Indian Air Force's multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti, began in Jodhpur with participation from roughly 80 aircraft and representation linked to around 40 countries.
The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability between the IAF and friendly foreign air forces through joint training and tactical exchanges.
Tarang Shakti is held in phases across different Indian air bases and has grown in scale since its first edition.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
महत्त्वाची तथ्ये
Remember these
- Tarang Shakti is the Indian Air Force's multinational air exercise
- The Jodhpur phase involved roughly 80 aircraft
- Participation was linked to around 40 countries
- Aim: enhance interoperability between IAF and friendly foreign air forces
- Exercise is conducted in phases across different Indian air bases
पूर्व · मुख्य
How the exam will ask it
पूर्व
- Tarang Shakti is a multinational air exercise hosted by India.
- Its Jodhpur phase saw participation linked to about 40 countries and roughly 80 aircraft.
- The exercise focuses on interoperability through joint training and tactical exchanges.
- It is conducted in phases at different Indian air bases and has grown since its first edition.
मुख्य
GS-III (Defence and Security): Multinational exercises like Tarang Shakti build interoperability between the IAF and partner air forces through joint training and tactical exchange, reflecting India's growing defence diplomacy and its aim to position itself as a preferred security partner. Way forward lies in institutionalising such exercises to strengthen indigenous defence platforms' visibility and deepen strategic partnerships with participating nations.
PYQ connection
A question UPSC has already asked on this
Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?
- This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
- It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
- Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
- Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
उत्तर पहा
उत्तर: A
Why this matters: today's issue is directly connected to a concept UPSC has already tested. Read the story with this question in mind.
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Answer before you reveal
The Indian Air Force's multinational exercise Tarang Shakti, recently held in Jodhpur, involved participation linked to approximately how many countries?
- 40
- 15
- 25
- 60
उत्तर पहा
उत्तर: A — Correct: 40 — Tarang Shakti's Jodhpur phase involved about 80 aircraft and around 40 countries. • 15 — wrong: understates the figure. • 25 — wrong: below the reported figure. • 60 — wrong: overstates the figure.
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