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Topic 154 · Defence & Security

Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: The IAF's second multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti 2026, ran from 26 September to 12 October 2026.
  2. Participants: Seven foreign air forces flew: Australia, US, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
  3. Observers: Thirty-two nations sent observers to watch the exercise.
  4. Edition Note: This is the second edition; the first was held in 2024 at Sulur and Jodhpur.
  5. Notable First: A US F-35 took part in an exercise with the IAF for the first time.
  6. Count Caveat: An earlier AIR report listed eight countries, adding Greece, but the final UNI report lists seven.
  7. India Link: The exercise builds interoperability, trust and understanding, and showcases Indian air diplomacy with partners.
  8. Venue: Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan hosted all the flying.
  9. Founded: The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932.
  10. Other Exercises: IAF multinational exercises include Red Flag (US), Cope India and Garuda (France).
  11. Statute: The Air Force Act, 1950 governs discipline, conduct and service conditions of IAF personnel.
  12. Key Term: An observer nation attends an exercise to watch and learn without flying in it, as 32 nations did.
Question 1 of 10

Tarang Shakti 2026, the IAF's second multinational exercise, ended on which date?

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Answer: (B) 12 October 2026

Core Trigger: The IAF's second multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti 2026, ran from 26 September to 12 October 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 1

Question 2 of 10

Consider Tarang Shakti 2026. 1. Japan sent its air force to fly in the exercise. 2. Germany sent its air force to fly in the exercise. Which is/are correct?

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Answer: (B) Only 2

Participants: Seven foreign air forces flew: Australia, US, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 2

Question 3 of 10

How many nations sent observers to Tarang Shakti 2026?

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Answer: (B) 32

Observers: Thirty-two nations sent observers to watch the exercise.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 3

Question 4 of 10

In which year was the first edition of Tarang Shakti held?

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Answer: (D) 2024

Edition Note: This is the second edition; the first was held in 2024 at Sulur and Jodhpur.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 4

Question 5 of 10

Which aircraft took part in an exercise with the IAF for the first time?

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Answer: (A) US F-35

Notable First: A US F-35 took part in an exercise with the IAF for the first time.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 5

Question 6 of 10

An earlier AIR report listed eight countries, adding which country that the final report omits?

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Answer: (C) Greece

Count Caveat: An earlier AIR report listed eight countries, adding Greece, but the final UNI report lists seven.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 6

Question 7 of 10

Which Air Force Station hosted all the flying of Tarang Shakti 2026?

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Answer: (A) Jodhpur

Venue: Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan hosted all the flying.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 8

Question 8 of 10

Which IAF multinational exercise is held with France?

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Answer: (B) Garuda

Founded: The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 9

Question 9 of 10

On which date was the Indian Air Force established?

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Answer: (A) 8 October 1932

Other Exercises: IAF multinational exercises include Red Flag (US), Cope India and Garuda (France).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 10

Question 10 of 10

Which Act governs discipline, conduct and service conditions of IAF personnel?

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Answer: (A) Air Force Act, 1950

Statute: The Air Force Act, 1950 governs discipline, conduct and service conditions of IAF personnel.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 11

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