India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 begins at Bentong
On 2 December 2024, in Malaysia, the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti began at Bentong camp, Pahang district.
Summary
On 2 December 2024, in Malaysia, the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti commenced at Bentong camp, Pahang district, scheduled from 2 to 15 December 2024. The 78-member Indian contingent is represented by a battalion of the MAHAR Regiment, and the 123-member Malaysian contingent by the Royal Malaysian Regiment. The exercise aims to enhance joint capability for counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the UN mandate. The last edition was held in November 2023 at Umroi Cantonment, Meghalaya.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 2–15 Dec 2024, Bentong camp, Pahang, Malaysia
- Edition
- 4th
- India
- 78 personnel, MAHAR Regiment battalion
- Malaysia
- 123 personnel, Royal Malaysian Regiment
- Aim
- Counter-insurgency in jungle terrain, UN Chapter VII
- Last edition
- Nov 2023, Umroi Cantonment, Meghalaya
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Where did the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti begin on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bentong camp, Pahang, Malaysia
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 4th edition of Harimau Shakti commenced at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia.
Which edition of the India–Malaysia exercise Harimau Shakti commenced on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 4th
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 4th edition of India–Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced at Bentong camp.
Which regiment represented the Indian contingent at Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024?
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Correct answer: B — MAHAR Regiment
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 78-member Indian contingent is represented by a Battalion of the MAHAR Regiment.
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 aims to enhance joint capability for counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain under which chapter of the UN mandate?
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Correct answer: D — Chapter VII
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the aim is to enhance joint military capability to undertake counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Harimau Shakti: 1. The 2024 edition is scheduled from 2 to 15 December 2024. 2. The previous edition was held in November 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the exercise is scheduled from 2nd to 15th December 2024, and the last edition was conducted in Nov 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.