The Indian Army conducted the 6th biennial training exercise SHAKTI with the Army of which country from 15-26 November 2021?

The Indian Army conducted the 6th biennial training exercise SHAKTI with the Army of which country from 15-26 November 2021? Correct Answer France

The correct answer is France.

Key Points

  • The Indian Army conducted the 6th biennial training exercise SHAKTI with the French Army from 15-26 November 2021 in Frejus, France.
  •  A platoon strength of a Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion is participating in the exercise, while the French side is being represented by troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of the 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
  • The last edition took place in 2019.

Additional Information

  • India and France carry out three biennial training exercises — Exercise Garuda with the Indian Air Force, Exercise Varuna with the Indian Navy and Exercise Shakti with Indian Army.
  • Exercise Desert Knight-21, between the Air Forces of the two nations, was held in January 2021 at the Jodhpur Air Force Station, with fighter jets from both nations, mid-air refuellers and airborne warning and control system (AWACS) platforms participating.
  • The two forces had conducted six editions of Exercise Garuda earlier, the last being in 2019.
  • ​France: 
    • Capital - Paris.
    • Currency - Euro.
    • National Sport - Football.

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