Which Indian State hosted the India-Singapore bilateral exercise 'Agni Warrior 2024' in November 2024?

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Explanation

The 12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior, a bilateral exercise between the Singapore and Indian Army, was conducted at the Field Firing Ranges in Devlali, Maharashtra.
The exercise took place from 13 November to 30 November 2022. The year mentioned in the question (2024) is incorrect.
This joint exercise focused on artillery cooperation, involving new generation equipment and joint planning between the two armies.

Option A: Karnataka was not the host state for the 12th edition of Exercise Agni Warrior.
Option B: Gujarat was not the location for this specific India-Singapore army exercise.
Option C: Tamil Nadu did not host the 12th edition of Exercise Agni Warrior.

Visual 1: Map of India - An infographic highlighting the state of Maharashtra and pinpointing the location of the Field Firing Ranges in Devlali.
Visual 2: Photo Gallery - Images from the Exercise Agni Warrior showing soldiers from both Indian and Singaporean armies operating artillery equipment together.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Current Affairs and Bilateral Military Exercises as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a non-nursing question, general knowledge of national and international events is important for all professionals, including nurses, to be well-rounded and informed citizens.
Awareness of such events demonstrates an understanding of India's geopolitical relationships and defense capabilities.
What if? If the question had been about a naval exercise like SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise), the answer would likely have been a coastal state with a major naval base, such as Andhra Pradesh (Visakhapatnam) or Maharashtra (Mumbai).

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key elements of the question: the name of the exercise ('Agni Warrior'), the participating countries (India-Singapore), and the information sought (host state).
Recognize this as a general knowledge or current affairs question.
Access your memory or perform a search for 'Exercise Agni Warrior India'.
Note the details of the most recent event, including the location and year. Be aware that details like the year in the question might be incorrect.
The 12th edition was held in Devlali, Maharashtra, in 2022.
Match the location 'Devlali, Maharashtra' with the given options and select the correct state.

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