KHANJAR-XII
12.03.2025
KHANJAR-XII
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For Prelims: About KHANJAR |
Why in the news?
The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII is set to take place in Kyrgyzstan.
About KHANJAR:
- It is an annual exercise conducted alternatively in India-Kyrgyzstan. It was first initiated in December 2011, in Nahan, India.
- It is the 12th edition of the annual India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise.
- The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), and the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
- The primary objective of the exercise is to exchange expertise in counterterrorism operations and special forces' tactics, particularly in mountainous and high-altitude environments.
- Training modules will include advanced sniping, close-quarters combat, complex building interventions, and mountain warfare techniques.
- In addition to military drills, the exercise will foster cultural ties through engagements such as celebrating Nowruz, the Kyrgyz New Year festival.
Source: The Economic Times
KHANJAR Exercise, recently seen in the news, is bilateral exercise between India and:
A.Kazakhstan
B.Kyrgyzstan
C.Iran
D.Russia
Answer B