India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise “Maitree-XIV

• The 14th edition of the India-Thailand joint army exercise Maitree-XIV was recently conducted in Meghalaya. 
• It was held at the Foreign Training Node, Umroi Cantonment, in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. 
• Maitree is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army, instituted in 2006. 
• It is held annually, with the venue alternating between India and Thailand.
• The 13th edition was held in Tak Province, Thailand, at Fort Vachiraprakan.
• The primary goals of this edition were to:
  • Enhance interoperability between the two armies. 
  • Acquaint each force with the other’s operational procedures, especially in counter-terrorism / counter-insurgency drills in semi-urban terrain under a United Nations mandate. 
• Key activities included: Tactical drills, joint planning, special arms skills, physical fitness, and raiding operations.
  • Use/display of new generation equipment by both armies. 
  • Building camaraderie between forces of both the countries.

1. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Maitree-XIV (2025):

1. It is a bilateral defence exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy.
2. The 14th edition was held at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya.
3. Exercise Maitree was first conducted in 2006 and is held annually, alternating between India and Thailand.
4. The 13th edition took place in Tak Province,Thailand.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

 Answer: (c)