Joint Exercise - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Indian and French troops commenced their 8 day counter terrorism and counter insurgency joint exercise. What is it called?

a. Shakti
b. Samanvay
c. Sapta Shakti
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Shakti

Explanation:
Indian and French troops commenced their 8 day counter-terrorism and counter insurgency joint exercise Shakti in Rajasthan on January 8, 2016. French contingent comprising 56 personnel of 35th Infantry Regiment of 7th Armoured Brigade that has participated in Afghan war was part of this exercise. This exercise aims to agin from every body’s rich operational experience. 35th Infantry Regiments origin extends back to 1604 at Lorraine(France).