Question: Which city will host the International Army Scouts Masters Competition, 2019?
(a) Jaisalmer
(b) Udaipur
(c) Bikaner
(d) Pokharan
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- International Army Scout Masters Competition as a part of International Army Games will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer from 24th July to 17th August, 2019.
- The event will witness participation of the Mechanized Infantry Scout Teams of eight countries including Russia.
- Russia is the founding member of this format of International Army Games.
- The Russian Delegation, Senior Military and Diplomatic dignitaries from participating countries visited Jaisalmer Military Station on 14th and 15th May, 2019.
- The delegates were shown and briefed on the special training facilities created at Jaisalmer and Pokhran.
- The International Army Scout Masters Competition will be conducted in five stages, which will test the overall skills of Mechanized Infantry Scouts in simulated battle field scenarios. The combat skills will be adjudicated by a panel of international judges and referees.
- The competition will showcase combat training and promote camaraderie amongst the contestants, facilitate sharing of best practices as well as develop military and technical cooperation between participating nations.
- India will be conducting the Army Scout Masters Competition for the first time as part of the International Army Games. It is also for the first time that an Indian team will participate in this competition
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/jaisalmer-to-host-army-scout-masters-competition-119051401516_1.html
http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1572022