Question: Recently India and China have conducted second joint military exercise “Sino India Cooperation 2016” on-
(a) 16 October 2016
(b) 17 October 2016
(c) 18 October 2016
(d) 19 October 2016
Ans: (d)
Related facts:
- On 19 October 2016 India and China have conducted second joint military exercise “Sino India Cooperation 2016” in Ladakh region along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The joint exercise is part of the ongoing initiative to enhance interaction and cooperation between India and China under the provisions of Border Defense Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) 2013.
- The exercise was held at Chushul Garrison of Eastern Ladakh, along with Chinese troops of Moldo Garrison.
- The day long joint exercise was based on Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR).
- A fictitious situation of earthquake striking an Indian Border village was painted and the joint teams carried out rescue operations, evacuation and rendering of medical assistance.
- The Indian team was led by Brigadier R.S. Raman and the Chinese were led by Sr. Col. Fan Jun.
- The exercise compliments Hand in Hand series of India-China joint military exercises that aims to enhance cooperation and maintain peace and tranquility along border areas of both countries.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151789
https://sputniknews.com/asia/201610201046526372-india-china-earthquake-drills/