Question: Recently the joint exercise ‘PRABAL DOSTYK – 16 was held between which of the following two countries?
(a) India-Kazakhstan
(b) India-Uzbekistan
(c) India-Tajikistan
(d) India-Turkmenistan
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 3 September, 2016 a joint exercise ‘PRABAL DOSTYK – 16 was held between Indo-Kazakhstan.
- The exercise is being conducted in Karaganda region of Kazakhstan and will conclude on 17 Sep 2016.
- The primary aim of the fourteen day exercise will be to enhance interoperability while undertaking Counter Terrorism & Counter Insurgency Operations in rural & semi-urban environment under the umbrella of United Nations.
- The exercise will be conducted in two stages; first stage will be to familiarize with each other’s tactics, drills, weapons & equipment,
- Whereas in the second stage troops of both the armies will graduate to jointly execute a helicopter borne operation in a simulated environment.
- ‘Prabal Dostyk’ meaning ‘Robust Friendship’ will be a significant step towards fostering military as well as diplomatic ties between both countries.
Reference:
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