What’s in the news?

• The 6th Edition of Indo France Joint Military Exercise- EX SHAKTI 2021 is set to be conducted from 15 to 26 November 2021 in Frejus, France.
• Exercise SHAKTI will focus on Counter-Terrorism operations in backdrop of semi-urban terrain under United Nations Mandate with an aim to enhance military cooperation and inter-operability between the two Armies. 
• India and France carry out three biennial training exercises namely, Exercise GARUDA with Indian Airforce, Exercise VARUNA with Indian Navy and Exercise SHAKTI with Indian Army.

Reference:

1. https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=6th-Edition-of-Indo-France-Joint-Military-Exercise-%e2%80%9cEX-SHAKTI-2021%e2%80%9d-to-commence-from-November-15&id=429583