Watch | 170-member Indian Defence Forces contingent departed for Sri Lanka on 13 November 2026 for 12th edition Mitra Shakti 2026, 14-day exercise at Army Training School Maduru Oya from 13 to 26 November 2026. FREE SSB Interview Strategy Call here
Contingent mainly from the battalion of Rajputana Rifles plus other arms services and Indian Air Force personnel. Aim is to improve joint capability for counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environments under United Nations mandate.
Training covers physical fitness, tactical drills, road block operations, urban patrolling, convoy protection, area ambush, crowd dispersal and combined arms operations against fortified positions, ending with validation exercises.
Expected Current Affairs Questions for UPSC CDS NDA and AFCAT 1 2027 Written Exam
Q1. Where is Mitra Shakti 2026 being held?
A. Army Training School Maduru Oya Sri Lanka
B. Foreign Training Node Belagavi
C. Aundh Pune
D. Combat Training School Ampara
Ans A - 12th edition held at Army Training School Maduru Oya from 13 to 26 November 2026.
Q2. Indian contingent for Mitra Shakti 2026 is mainly drawn from which regiment?
A. Rajputana Rifles
B. Rajput Regiment
C. Maratha Light Infantry
D. Gorkha Rifles
Ans A - Contingent mainly from the battalion of Rajputana Rifles with other arms and Air Force.
Q3. What is the aim of Mitra Shakti 2026?
A. Counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environment under UN mandate
B. Anti-submarine warfare
C. High-altitude mountain warfare
D. Air defence of coastline
Ans A - Aim is joint counter-terrorism capability in a semi-urban environment under UN mandate.
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