Where did the India-Myanmar exercise 'Rahat Mitra' commence in November 2026?
- A.Visakhapatnam
- B.Chennai
- C.Kolkata
- D.Port Blair
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Explanation
The correct answer is Chennai. The inaugural India-Myanmar tri-services HADR exercise 'Rahat Mitra' opened at Chennai on 5 November 2026 and was scheduled for 5 and 6 November. It aims to improve interoperability in disaster relief operations and to foster trust between the defence forces of the two countries. Option A, Visakhapatnam, is wrong: that city hosted the closing ceremony of a different HADR exercise, Tiger Triumph 2026 with the United States, on 5 November. Option C, Kolkata, is wrong because nothing in this exercise was held there; Kolkata figures in the news that week as the home of shipbuilder GRSE. Option D, Port Blair, is wrong as well; the Andaman and Nicobar capital, now called Sri Vijaya Puram, hosted the maiden BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise, not Rahat Mitra. Keep the three venues separate.
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Practice Questions
'Rahat Mitra', the first bilateral tri-services HADR exercise that began on 5 November 2026, is held between India and which country?
- A.Bangladesh
- B.Sri Lanka
- C.Myanmar
- D.Thailand
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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.
Read the full explanation →What is the theme of the India-Myanmar exercise 'Rahat Mitra'?
- A.Partners in Peace, Partners in Progress
- B.Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership
- C.Security and Growth for All in the Region
- D.One Ocean, One Mission
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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.
Read the full explanation →Who, as Chief of the Air Staff, was present during the Defence Minister's interaction at Air Force Station, Bagdogra?
- A.Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- B.Air Commodore Manish Sharma
- C.Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
- D.Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
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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.
Read the full explanation →Which three capabilities did the Defence Minister ask the armed forces to strengthen in order to counter emerging security threats?
- A.Domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity
- B.Nuclear deterrence, sea denial and air superiority
- C.Logistics, recruitment and veteran welfare
- D.Space launch, satellite imaging and navigation
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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…
Read the full explanation →Under the 'Second Tour of Duty' approved by the Union Cabinet, what opportunity will Agniveers get after completing their engagement period?
- A.Automatic commission as officers
- B.Enrolment as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria
- C.Compulsory transfer to central armed police forces
- D.A lifelong pension without further service
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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.
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