Ques: When did the first joint tactical exercise between India and China “Sino-India Cooperation 2016” was held?
(a) 6 February 2016
(b) 7 February 2016
(c) 8 February 2016
(d) 9 February 2016
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- On 6 February 2016, the first joint tactical exercise between India and China “Sino-India Cooperation 2016” was held.
- The exercise, held in the Chushul-Moldo area near the northern India-China border.
- This is a part of ongoing initiatives taken by India and China to ensure greater interaction between troops stationed along the LAC, and thereby ensure peace and tranquility on the border.
- The exercise focused on actions to be coordinated to jointly tackle aspects of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief.
- The Indian Army team of 30 personnel was led by Col. Ritesh Chandra Singh while the Chinese delegation was led by Col. Qu Yi.
- The joint exercise, codenamed ‘Sino-India Cooperation 2016’, compliments the Hand-in-Hand series of India-China Joint Exercises and the recently conducted border troops Joint Exercise in Sikkim.
Reference:
http://idrw.org/india-china-hold-first-joint-drills-in-ladakh/