India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise 'Mitra Shakti 2026' – Quiz (13.11.2026)

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India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise 'Mitra Shakti 2026' – Quiz (13.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Where is the 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise 'Mitra Shakti' (13–26 Nov 2026) being held?

Correct Answer: D [Maduru Oya]

Explanation:

The Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The 11th edition was held at Belagavi in Nov 2025.

2.  
The 170-member Indian contingent for Mitra Shakti 2026 is drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?

Correct Answer: C [Rajputana Rifles]

Explanation:

The Rajputana Rifles, with other arms and IAF personnel. The theme is semi-urban counter-terrorism.

3.  
Under the 1974 India–Sri Lanka maritime boundary agreement, which Palk Strait island was accepted as Sri Lankan?

Correct Answer: B [Katchatheevu]

Explanation:

Katchatheevu – the Indira Gandhi–Sirimavo Bandaranaike pact. Pamban, Kurusadai and Musal are Tamil Nadu islands.

4.  
Which Sri Lankan President signed the 1987 accord with Rajiv Gandhi that led to the IPKF being sent to Sri Lanka?

Correct Answer: C [J.R. Jayewardene]

Explanation:

J.R. Jayewardene (29 July 1987, Colombo). The IPKF withdrew in 1990, under President Premadasa.

5.  
What is the name of the bilateral naval exercise held by the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy?

Correct Answer: A [SLINEX]

Explanation:

SLINEX – the 2025 edition was off Colombo in August. SIMBEX is with Singapore, JIMEX with Japan, Varuna with France.

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