Vajra Prahar 2019

Vajra Prahar 2019

Question: 10th edition of India – US joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ is being conducted at which place?
(a) Seattle
(b) Port Miami
(c) Charleston
(d) Kawaihae
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • The 10th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ between India and the US is in operation at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Seattle(US) from 13 October 2019.
  • A 45-member Special Forces team from Indian Army will train alongside US Special Forces till 28 October 2019.
  • ‘Vajra Prahar’ is a Special Forces joint training exercise conducted alternately in India and the US.
  • These exercises will enable sharing of best practices and experience in areas such as joint mission planning capabilities and operational tactics.
  • Bilateral military exercises and defence exchanges are an important aspect of deepening bilateral defence cooperation between India and USA.

Links:
https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/extra?id=53
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-us-joint-military-exercise-to-be-conducted-in-seattle-from-today-2115941