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Exercise Indradhanush

2020 FEB 27

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WHY IN NEWS?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF) jointly commenced the fifth edition of Ex Indradhanush at Air Force Station Hindan on 24 Feb 2020.

ABOUT EXERCISE INDRADHANUSH

  • Exercise Indradhanush is a joint air force exercise conducted by the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force.
  • The exercise is tasked to enhance mutual operational understanding between the two air forces via close interaction.
  • The focus of the 2020 edition of the exercise is 'Base Defence and Force Protection'.
  • This theme is of significance considering the recent threats to military establishments from terror elements.
  • Ex Indradhanush provides a platform for the IAF and RAF to share and jointly validate strategies and tactics to counter terror threats to their installations.

Prelims Question

Q. Exercise Indradhanush is a joint air force exercise between India and which of the following countries?
a. USA
b. UK
c. Russia
d. France

Answer to the Prelims Question