{"id":41758,"date":"2025-11-13T18:04:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41758"},"modified":"2025-11-13T18:04:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:34:16","slug":"exercise-mitra-shakti-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025: India\u2013Sri Lanka Joint Military Drill Begins in Belagavi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025_India_and_Sri_Lanka_have_begun_their_11th_joint_military_exercise_at_Belagavi_Karnataka_focusing_on_counter-terrorism_drone_warfare_and_UN_peacekeeping_operations_Know_its_importance_for_UPSC_and_defence_exams\" >Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025: India and Sri Lanka have begun their 11th joint military exercise at Belagavi, Karnataka, focusing on counter-terrorism, drone warfare, and UN peacekeeping operations. Know its importance for UPSC and defence exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Bilateral_Defence_Cooperation_Takes_Centre_Stage\" >Bilateral Defence Cooperation Takes Centre Stage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Scope_and_Participants_of_the_Exercise\" >Scope and Participants of the Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Training_Agenda_Modern_Threats_Multinational_Peacekeeping\" >Training Agenda: Modern Threats &amp; Multinational Peacekeeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Strategic_Implications_Regional_Security_Dynamics\" >Strategic Implications &amp; Regional Security Dynamics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Forward-Looking_Elements\" >Forward-Looking Elements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Relevance_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Relevance for Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Strategic_Significance\" >Strategic Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Origins_of_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti\" >Origins of Exercise Mitra Shakti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Evolution_of_Training_Focus\" >Evolution of Training Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#India-Sri_Lanka_Defence_Relations\" >India-Sri Lanka Defence Relations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia-Sri_Lanka_Begin_Joint_Military_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia-Sri Lanka Begin Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#1_What_is_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti\" >1. What is Exercise Mitra Shakti?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#2_Where_is_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025_being_held\" >2. Where is Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 being held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#3_Which_units_are_participating_in_the_2025_edition\" >3. Which units are participating in the 2025 edition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#4_What_are_the_key_focus_areas_of_the_exercise\" >4. What are the key focus areas of the exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#5_Why_is_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_important_for_Indias_defence_strategy\" >5. Why is Exercise Mitra Shakti important for India\u2019s defence strategy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#6_When_was_the_first_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_conducted\" >6. When was the first Exercise Mitra Shakti conducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#7_How_is_this_exercise_relevant_for_UPSC_and_Defence_Exam_aspirants\" >7. How is this exercise relevant for UPSC and Defence Exam aspirants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#8_What_is_Chapter_VII_of_the_UN_Charter_mentioned_in_the_exercise\" >8. What is Chapter VII of the UN Charter mentioned in the exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#9_How_long_will_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025_last\" >9. How long will Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#10_Which_recent_technologies_are_being_used_in_Mitra_Shakti_2025\" >10. Which recent technologies are being used in Mitra Shakti 2025?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/exercise-mitra-shakti-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025_India_and_Sri_Lanka_have_begun_their_11th_joint_military_exercise_at_Belagavi_Karnataka_focusing_on_counter-terrorism_drone_warfare_and_UN_peacekeeping_operations_Know_its_importance_for_UPSC_and_defence_exams\"><\/span><strong>Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025: India and Sri Lanka have begun their 11th joint military exercise at Belagavi, Karnataka, focusing on counter-terrorism, drone warfare, and UN peacekeeping operations. Know its importance for UPSC and defence exams.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bilateral_Defence_Cooperation_Takes_Centre_Stage\"><\/span>Bilateral Defence Cooperation Takes Centre Stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>10 November 2025<\/strong>, India and Sri Lanka launched the 11th edition of the joint military exercise Exercise Mitra Shakti at the Foreign Training Node in Belagavi, Karnataka.Scheduled to run until <strong>23 November 2025<\/strong>, this landmark event underscores the deepening defence partnership between the two South Asian neighbours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_and_Participants_of_the_Exercise\"><\/span>Scope and Participants of the Exercise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercise sees participation from both nations: the Indian contingent is drawn from the famed Rajput Regiment, while the Sri Lankan side comprises troops from the Gajaba Regiment.  In addition to ground forces, 20 personnel from the Indian Air Force and 10 from the Sri Lanka Air Force are part of the exercise, reflecting a multi-domain operational focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_Agenda_Modern_Threats_Multinational_Peacekeeping\"><\/span>Training Agenda: Modern Threats &amp; Multinational Peacekeeping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The training will simulate operations in sub-conventional war-scenarios including counter-terrorism, urban operations, heliborne insertions, drone warfare, and casualty evacuation drills.Notably, the exercise integrates drone &amp; counter-drone capabilities (C-UAS), which signals a shift towards modern warfare modalities.  Moreover, given the exercise\u2019s mandate under the Chapter VII of the United Nations, it also focuses on multinational peace-keeping environments, further reinforcing interoperability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Implications_Regional_Security_Dynamics\"><\/span>Strategic Implications &amp; Regional Security Dynamics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For India, the exercise reflects its broader \u201cneighbourhood first\u201d policy, aiming to bolster strategic ties with Sri Lanka while enhancing joint operational readiness. For Sri Lanka, it strengthens ties with a major regional power and enhances capacity to deal with asymmetric threats. The location\u2014Belagavi in Karnataka\u2014offers topographical and logistical advantage for realistic training environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward-Looking_Elements\"><\/span>Forward-Looking Elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition, the strong emphasis on drones and counter-UAS reflects how India and its partners are adapting defence training to evolving threats. Through heliborne operations and integrated multi-service drills, the exercise will test command, control, communications, and logistics in combined operations. Such drills pave the way for future multilateral engagements under the aegis of UN peace-keeping or regional security initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Exercise-Mitra-Shakti-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025\" title=\"Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Relevance for Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In examinations for teaching, banking, railways, defence and civil services (such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)), understanding current affairs related to defence cooperation, international diplomacy, and security ties is crucial. This exercise between India and Sri Lanka illustrates real-world policy in action, presenting a rich topic for objective questions (e.g., edition number, training focus, participants) and descriptive answers (regional security implications).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Significance\"><\/span>Strategic Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From a strategic perspective, the exercise demonstrates India\u2019s expanding role in region-wide security architecture and its intention to enhance partner-nation capacities in sub-conventional warfare. For candidates preparing for roles in police, defence, and civil services, awareness of such drills is necessary to appreciate how nations prepare for asymmetric threats\u2014an area increasingly relevant for security studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti\"><\/span>Origins of Exercise Mitra Shakti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bilateral military exercise Mitra Shakti began in 2010 as a joint effort between the Indian Army and Sri Lanka Army to enhance mutual trust, operational coordination, and intelligence sharing in the realm of sub-conventional warfare. Over subsequent editions, the exercise has grown both in scale and complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Training_Focus\"><\/span>Evolution of Training Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While early editions emphasised jungle warfare and counter-insurgency tactics, recent iterations have incorporated advanced concepts such as UN peace-keeping operations, heliborne insertion, and techno-warfare elements like drones. The 2025 edition, being the 11th, reflects this progression from conventional training to net-centric and asymmetric warfare readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India-Sri_Lanka_Defence_Relations\"><\/span>India-Sri Lanka Defence Relations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India and Sri Lanka share a long maritime frontier and have cooperated on security matters including maritime patrols, anti-piracy operations and counter-terrorism. The regularity of Mitra Shakti underscores the strategic importance both nations place on sustaining this cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia-Sri_Lanka_Begin_Joint_Military_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia-Sri Lanka Begin Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The 11th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti began on 10 November 2025 at Belagavi, Karnataka.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Participating units include India\u2019s Rajput Regiment (170 personnel) and Sri Lanka\u2019s Gajaba Regiment (135 personnel), supported by air contingents. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The focus areas of training include counter-terror raids, heliborne operations, drone and counter-drone warfare, and casualty evacuation drills. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The exercise is conducted under UN Chapter VII mandate, highlighting its peace-keeping orientation in addition to combat readiness. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Inclusion of modern warfare components (e.g., C-UAS) indicates the shift in regional defence strategy towards addressing asymmetric and hybrid threats.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti\"><\/span><strong>1. What is Exercise Mitra Shakti?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise Mitra Shakti is a <strong>bilateral joint military exercise<\/strong> conducted annually between the Indian Army and the Sri Lanka Army to strengthen mutual military cooperation and interoperability in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_is_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025_being_held\"><\/span><strong>2. Where is Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 being held?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>11th edition<\/strong> of Exercise Mitra Shakti is being conducted at the <strong>Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka<\/strong>, from <strong>10 to 23 November 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_units_are_participating_in_the_2025_edition\"><\/span><strong>3. Which units are participating in the 2025 edition?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India is represented by the <strong>Rajput Regiment<\/strong>, while Sri Lanka has sent troops from the <strong>Gajaba Regiment<\/strong>. Additionally, personnel from both the Indian Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force are participating to enhance multi-domain operational readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_key_focus_areas_of_the_exercise\"><\/span><strong>4. What are the key focus areas of the exercise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 edition focuses on <strong>counter-terrorism operations<\/strong>, <strong>urban warfare<\/strong>, <strong>heliborne missions<\/strong>, <strong>drone and counter-drone warfare (C-UAS)<\/strong>, and <strong>UN peacekeeping training<\/strong> under Chapter VII mandates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_important_for_Indias_defence_strategy\"><\/span><strong>5. Why is Exercise Mitra Shakti important for India\u2019s defence strategy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It strengthens India\u2019s <strong>\u201cNeighbourhood First\u201d policy<\/strong>, improves regional stability, and ensures both countries can operate jointly in <strong>peacekeeping or humanitarian missions<\/strong>, aligning with UN standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_was_the_first_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_conducted\"><\/span><strong>6. When was the first Exercise Mitra Shakti conducted?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti was conducted in <strong>2010<\/strong>, marking the beginning of structured bilateral military cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_is_this_exercise_relevant_for_UPSC_and_Defence_Exam_aspirants\"><\/span><strong>7. How is this exercise relevant for UPSC and Defence Exam aspirants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For aspirants of <strong>UPSC, CDS, NDA, CAPF, and other exams<\/strong>, Mitra Shakti is an important topic under <strong>India\u2019s bilateral defence relations, international diplomacy<\/strong>, and <strong>security initiatives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_Chapter_VII_of_the_UN_Charter_mentioned_in_the_exercise\"><\/span><strong>8. What is Chapter VII of the UN Charter mentioned in the exercise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter deals with <strong>actions concerning threats to peace, breaches of peace, and acts of aggression<\/strong>, allowing member nations to engage in collective peacekeeping or enforcement actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_long_will_Exercise_Mitra_Shakti_2025_last\"><\/span><strong>9. How long will Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 last?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercise will continue for <strong>14 days<\/strong>, from <strong>10 to 23 November 2025<\/strong>, involving multiple simulated operations and field training exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_recent_technologies_are_being_used_in_Mitra_Shakti_2025\"><\/span><strong>10. 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