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'Rahat Mitra', the first bilateral tri-services HADR exercise that began on 5 November 2026, is held between India and which country?

  1. A.Bangladesh
  2. B.Sri Lanka
  3. C.Myanmar
  4. D.Thailand

Correct answer

C. Myanmar

Explanation

The correct answer is Myanmar. India and Myanmar commenced their maiden bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, named 'Rahat Mitra', at Chennai on 5 November 2026, with the drill running to 6 November. More than 300 personnel from the army, navy and air force of both nations are involved, and the Indian Navy is coordinating it. Option A, Bangladesh, is wrong; it was not a partner in this exercise, though a Bangladeshi naval officer attended the separate BIMSTEC maritime drill that week. Option B, Sri Lanka, is wrong because its navy joined the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise at Sri Vijaya Puram, not Rahat Mitra. Option D, Thailand, is wrong as it had no role in this exercise. The exercise is described as a sign of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, which fits a partner sharing a land border with India.

Read the full article: Rahat Mitra: First India-Myanmar Tri-Services HADR Exercise Begins

Practice Questions

Q2.DefenceMedium

What is the theme of the India-Myanmar exercise 'Rahat Mitra'?

  1. A.Partners in Peace, Partners in Progress
  2. B.Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership
  3. C.Security and Growth for All in the Region
  4. D.One Ocean, One Mission
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Correct answer: B. Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership

Exercise Rahat Mitra, the first bilateral tri-services HADR exercise between India and Myanmar, is centred on this theme, which captures its two aims: humanitarian help in disasters and closer defence ties between the neighbours.

Q3.DefenceMedium

Who, as Chief of the Air Staff, was present during the Defence Minister's interaction at Air Force Station, Bagdogra?

  1. A.Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
  2. B.Air Commodore Manish Sharma
  3. C.Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
  4. D.Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
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Correct answer: A. Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

The correct answer is Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who was present in his capacity as Chief of the Air Staff when the Defence Minister interacted with Indian Air Force personnel at Air Force Station, Bagdogra on the eve of Diwali.

Q4.DefenceMedium

Which three capabilities did the Defence Minister ask the armed forces to strengthen in order to counter emerging security threats?

  1. A.Domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity
  2. B.Nuclear deterrence, sea denial and air superiority
  3. C.Logistics, recruitment and veteran welfare
  4. D.Space launch, satellite imaging and navigation
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Correct answer: A. Domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity

Speaking to Air Warriors at Bagdogra, the Defence Minister called upon the forces to maintain the highest level of operational readiness with special focus on exactly these three strengths, because the security landscape has become increasingly complex and warfare now extends beyond conventional engagements along the borders into asymmetric warfare…

Q5.DefenceMedium

Under the 'Second Tour of Duty' approved by the Union Cabinet, what opportunity will Agniveers get after completing their engagement period?

  1. A.Automatic commission as officers
  2. B.Enrolment as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria
  3. C.Compulsory transfer to central armed police forces
  4. D.A lifelong pension without further service
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Correct answer: B. Enrolment as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria

The Defence Minister explained that on completing the two-year engagement period, all Agniveers will get an opportunity to be enrolled as regular soldiers, provided they are willing and provided they meet the laid-down selection criteria.