10th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise Surya Kiran

10th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise Surya Kiran Commences

Question: The 10th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise Surya Kiran is scheduled to be held from 31 October to 13 November 16 at which of the following place?
(a) Gwalior
(b) Saljhandi
(c) Pithoragarh
(d) Jaisalmer
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • From 31 October to 13 November 2016; The 10th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise Surya Kiran is scheduled to be held at Army Battle School, Saljhandi, Nepal.
  • The Surya Kiran series of Exercises are being conducted annually, alternatively in Nepal and India.
  • Notably in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Surya Kiran series with Nepal is the largest in terms of troop’s participation.
  • Indian Army is represented by the elite Kumaon Regt, while Jabar Jung Battalion of Nepal Army is participating in this edition of the joint exercise on behalf of Nepal Army.
  • The aim of this exercise is to conduct battalion level joint training with emphasis on Counter Terrorism in mountainous terrain. Aspects of Disaster Management have also been included in the exercise.
  • The Joint Battalion Level Exercise will enhance defence co-operation and relations between the two nations. It is an ideal platform for the contingent of both nations to share their experience and gain mutually.
  • The 9th Indo-Nepal Combined Battalion level Military Training Exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ was conducted from February 8 to 21, 2016 at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

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