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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Exercise KAZIND
Why in the News?
The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND-2024 has commenced in Uttarakhand.
About Exercise KAZIND-2024
- Exercise KAZIND is an annual joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan.
- It was first initiated as Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK in 2016 and later renamed Exercise KAZIND after the second edition.
- The exercise involves Army contingents from both countries and, since 2023, also includes Air Force personnel, making it a Bi-service Exercise.
- Focus Areas:
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- It focuses on Counter Terrorism operations in sub-conventional environments under the United Nations mandate.
- Tactical drills practiced include Raid, Search and Destroy Operations, Small Team Insertion and Extraction, and Counter Unmanned Aerial System Operations.
- Significance:
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- The exercise aims to develop skills, resilience, and coordination for joint military operations in semi-urban and urban environments.
- It allows both countries to share best practices, enhance mutual cooperation, and strengthen military ties.
PYQ:[2024] Which of the following statements about the Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 is/ are correct?
Select the answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 |
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