DEFENCE
Military Exercises
11th Joint Military Exercise 'LAMITIYE-2026' Commences in Seychelles
The Indian Armed Forces have arrived in Seychelles for the 11th edition of the biennial joint exercise 'LAMITIYE-2026' (March 9–20, 2026).
This edition is unique as it involves participation from all three wings: Indian Army (Assam Regiment), Indian Navy (INS Trikand), and Indian Air Force.
The exercise focuses on tactical drills for neutralising threats in semi-urban settings and sharing operational experience.
The term 'LAMITIYE' translates to 'Friendship' in the Creole language, symbolizing deep defence ties.
This edition is unique as it involves participation from all three wings: Indian Army (Assam Regiment), Indian Navy (INS Trikand), and Indian Air Force.
The exercise focuses on tactical drills for neutralising threats in semi-urban settings and sharing operational experience.
The term 'LAMITIYE' translates to 'Friendship' in the Creole language, symbolizing deep defence ties.
Key Facts / Static GK
First edition of LAMITIYE: 2001
Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) partner with India.
IAF is using the C-130 Hercules aircraft for this exercise.
Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) partner with India.
IAF is using the C-130 Hercules aircraft for this exercise.
Practice Quiz — 20 March 2026
Q1. What does the name of the joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE' mean in the Creole language?
Answer: (C) Friendship — The term 'LAMITIYE' means 'Friendship' in the Creole language, reflecting the cooperation between India and Seychelles.
Q2. In the VRR auction conducted by RBI on 20th March 2026, what was the total amount actually injected into the banking system?
Answer: (C) ₹48,014 crore — According to the news report, while the RBI offered ₹1.50 lakh crore, the actual liquidity injection via the VRR auction was ₹48,014 crore due to lower uptake by banks.
Q3. Regarding the expansion of UPI in Sri Lanka, which of the following statements is true?
Answer: (B) Payments are made by scanning Lanka QR codes through UPI apps. — Indian users can make real-time payments in Sri Lanka by scanning Lanka QR codes using their preferred UPI-enabled mobile applications.
Q4. Which company has launched the world's first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre in Nellore?
Answer: (B) Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd — Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd has launched this center, which is the first of its kind globally, in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Q5. In the newly launched hybrid passive index fund by Edelweiss AMC, what is the allocated ratio between Equity and Debt components?
Answer: (C) 70:30 — The fund, as indicated in its name and strategy, maintains a fixed asset allocation of 70% in Equity and 30% in Debt (Government Securities).
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