Question : Which edition of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise will be held from August 30 to September 11, 2021?
a. Fifth
b. Fourth
c. Third
d. Seventh
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- The fifth edition of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise will be held from August 30 to September 11, 2021.
- Location & the name of military exercise —
- “KAZIND-21” will be conducted at Training Node, Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan.
- Other key points —
- It is a joint training between both the Armies, which will boost the bilateral relations between India and Kazakhstan.
- The Indian Army contingent represented by a battalion of The Bihar Regiment consists of a total of 90 personnel led by a Contingent Commander.
- The Kazakhstan Army will be represented by a company group.
- “KAZIND-21” will provide an opportunity to the Armed Forces of India & Kazakhstan to train for Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism operation in mountainous, rural scenario under UN mandate.
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