Question: A joint Indo-Oman joint army exercise “Al Nagah-II” is being held in Himachal Pradesh. Where was the first Indo- Oman joint army exercise held?
(a) India
(b) Oman
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) None of the above
Ans:(b)
- Second edition of the joint exercise between the Indian and Oman Armies commenced on 7th March, 2017 with the opening ceremony at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
- Indo-Oman joint army exercise will conclude on 19 March in the Dhauladhar Ranges at Bakloh.
- The training contingents comprises of platoon strength from both the Armies, which will be validated over 2-3 days by senior military observers of both the countries.
- Approximately sixty troops from both countries will participate in the exercise
- The previous edition of the Exercise was held at Muscat, Oman in 2015.
- The aim of this exercise is to acquaint both forces with each other’s operating procedures, improve the interoperability in conducting joint operations in the backdrop of counter insurgency/ counter terrorism environment.
- It also aims to enhance the existing military relationship between the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158942