DEFENCE
Military Exercises
India and Seychelles Commence 11th Edition of Exercise 'Lamitiye 2026'
The 11th edition of the joint military exercise 'Lamitiye 2026' has begun between India and Seychelles.
The exercise is being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy and involves personnel from the Indian Army's ASSAM Regiment.
Elements from the Indian Navy and Air Force, along with assets like INS Trikand and C-130 aircraft, are also participating.
The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and bilateral relations between the two Indian Ocean nations.
The exercise is being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy and involves personnel from the Indian Army's ASSAM Regiment.
Elements from the Indian Navy and Air Force, along with assets like INS Trikand and C-130 aircraft, are also participating.
The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and bilateral relations between the two Indian Ocean nations.
Key Facts / Static GK
Seychelles Capital: Victoria
Seychelles Currency: Seychellois Rupee
Seychelles Currency: Seychellois Rupee
Practice Quiz — 11 March 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Kavinder Gupta — Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Q2. Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded whom as the Governor of Maharashtra?
Answer: (B) Acharya Devvrat — Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded Acharya Devvrat, who was holding the additional charge as Maharashtra Governor.
Q3. Who is the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran as of March 2026?
Answer: (C) Mojtaba Khamenei — Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the third Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026.
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) extension is correct?
Answer: (C) Central assistance for the project is ₹3.59 lakh crore. — The Union Cabinet extended JJM to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore and central assistance of ₹3.59 lakh crore.
Q5. Which airport was recently granted International status by the Union Cabinet in March 2026?
Answer: (B) Madurai Airport — The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport.
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