In May 2025, India conducted joint military exercises with which country under the name ‘Garuda Shakti 2025’, aiming to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Indonesia
Explanation:
• Garuda Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted between the Special Forces of India and Indonesia.
• The 2025 edition focused on strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation, joint tactical drills, and operational coordination.
• It enhances strategic defence partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, where both nations share maritime security concerns.
• The exercise improves interoperability between the Indian Army’s Special Forces and Indonesia’s elite Kopassus units.
• It aligns with India’s Act East Policy and growing regional security collaborations.
Information Booster:
• India conducts several bilateral exercises:
 — Mitra Shakti with Sri Lanka
 — Shakti with France
 — Indra with Russia
• Indo–Indonesia defence ties have strengthened under the Shared Vision on Maritime Cooperation.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Sri Lanka
. Conducts Mitra Shakti with India, not Garuda Shakti.
(b) France
. Conducts the bilateral exercise Shakti with India.
(c) Russia
. Partners with India for the Indra exercise.