Question: India is undertaking the joint military exercise Surya Kiran XIV with which of the following neighbour country?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Nepal
(d) Mongolia
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The 14th edition of bilateral annual military exercise SURYA KIRAN-XIV between Indian and Nepal Army commenced on December 3, 2019 at Nepal Army Battle School (NABS), Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal.
- The 13th edition of the joint military exercise was held at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand in June 2018.
- The aim of this exercise is to conduct a battalion level combined training between Indian Army and Nepal Army with a scope to enhance interoperability at military level in jungle warfare, counter terrorist operations in mountainous terrain, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, medical and environmental conservation including aviation aspects.
- As part of the exercise, important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in jungle and mountainous terrain will be conducted.
- Both the Armies will also share their valuable experiences in countering such situations and also refine drills and procedures for joint operations wherever the need arises.
Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1594720