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Prelims level: Exercise Tiger Triumph
Why in the News?
The 4th edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, a bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, will be held on the Eastern Seaboard of India, with activities taking place in Visakhapatnam and Kakinada.
About Exercise Tiger Triumph
- The exercise was first announced by then U.S. President Donald Trump during the Howdy Modi event in Houston on September 22, 2019.
- The inaugural exercise took place from November 13 to 21, 2019.
- It involved approximately 1,200 Indian personnel and 500 U.S. military members, with key participation from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.
- Harbour Phase: Held in Visakhapatnam, including training visits, expert exchanges, and social interactions.
- Sea Phase: Conducted in Kakinada, focusing on practical HADR operations like field hospital setups and evacuation drills.
Subsequent Editions of Exercise Tiger Triumph:
- 2022 Edition: Emphasized disaster relief coordination, with tabletop simulations to improve operational readiness.
- 2024 Edition: Focused on refining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and included a battalion group from the Indian Army.
Important Features:
- Interoperability Enhancement: The exercise aims to improve the coordination between Indian and U.S. forces during disaster response situations, ensuring rapid deployment and effective collaboration.
- Humanitarian Assistance Focus: The exercise simulates responses to natural disasters like super-cyclones, refining diplomatic, operational, and logistical efforts in such crises.
- Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Joint drills and exchanges during the exercise serve to fortify the strategic partnership between India and the U.S., focusing on shared best practices and operational capabilities.
| [UPSC 2024] Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 |
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