Question

Consider the following statements on Indra - 2017:
1. Indra - 2017 was a military exercise conducted between India and France.
2. Indra - 2017 was India's first tri-services bilateral military exercise.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

2 only

Giving the Indo-Russian defense cooperation a major boost, Exercise INDRA-2017, the first ever Tri Services Joint Exercise between Indian and Russian Armed Forces was conducted in the Eastern Military District of Russia from 19 to 29 Oct 2017. The Indian contingent included nearly 450 personnel while the Russian side was represented by around 1,000 troops in the 10-day exercise INDRA.