Daily Quiz-137
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Q1. Under which Article of the UN Charter does peace enforcement — as practiced in exercises like Shakti — get authorised?
A. Article 2
B. Article 33
C. Article 39
D. Article 51
Q2. Which of the following statements best illustrates the doctrinal difference between peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions?
A. Peace enforcement requires consent of all parties; peacekeeping does not.
B. Peacekeeping involves active use of military force; enforcement avoids force.
C. Peace enforcement permits force without full consent of conflict parties under UN mandate.
D. Peacekeeping is legally binding; enforcement is advisory only.
Q3. Which of the following features of Exercise Shakti enhances India’s capacity to contribute to international peacekeeping missions?
1. Joint tactics training for urban and semi-urban conflict
2. Exposure to multicultural command structures
3. Simulation of humanitarian assistance operations
4. Naval logistics operations in war zones
Select the correct answer using the code:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 3 only
D. 1, 3, and 4 only
Q4. In the context of Exercise Shakti and India’s international military engagements, which of the following best exemplifies India’s “defence diplomacy”?
A. Deploying Indian troops for offensive operations abroad.
B. Hosting multinational naval drills in the Indian Ocean Region.
C. Conducting joint exercises to promote mutual trust, interoperability, and regional stability.
D. Participating in NATO-led combat missions under collective defence agreements.
Q5. The 8th edition of Exercise Shakti being held in Camp Larzac, Southern France, offers India the opportunity to train under foreign terrain conditions. Why is this geopolitically significant?
A. It grants India access to French intelligence infrastructure.
B. It allows India to familiarize itself with NATO-standard tactical doctrines.
C. It is the only exercise conducted under Chapter VIII of the UN Charter.
D. It establishes Indian military presence in the EU for permanent operations.
Answer Quiz 136 (June 22)
1. C
Explanation:
The French Foreign Legion, including the 13th DBLE, is globally known for recruiting foreign nationals into its ranks, offering them the chance to serve in the French armed forces. This sets it apart from most national armies, which restrict service to citizens.
2. C
Explanation:
Exercise Shakti is a land-based exercise, and its goals are centred around sub-conventional warfare, semi-urban combat, UN operations, and interoperability in ground operations. Naval drills are conducted under Exercise Varuna, not Shakti.
3. D (hypothetical — if asked as a trick question)
Clarification:
Actually, Exercise Shakti is army-to-army, Exercise Varuna is navy-to-navy, and Exercise Garuda is air force-to-air force.
There is no official exercise named “Indo-French Desert Storm”, so this is a trap option — classic in UPSC MCQs. If the exam intends to ask about tri-service cooperation, it would require specific reference to India-France tri-service drills, like those conducted under strategic partnership frameworks, not any of the above.
4. B
Explanation:
The 13th DBLE (French Foreign Legion) is composed of personnel from various nationalities, offering Indian troops a chance to train in multicultural combat setups, which is invaluable during UN peacekeeping missions where diverse coordination is key.
5. C
Explanation:
Exercise Shakti is explicitly focused on sub-conventional warfare, including urban combat, counter-insurgency, and UN peace enforcement, making the Sub-Conventional Warfare Doctrine most relevant.
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