India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Concludes, Enhancing Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
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India-Nepal joint military exercise, SURYAKIRAN-XIX, concluded in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Exercise showcased joint tactics and procedures for counter-terrorism operations.
Featured advanced technologies, including ISR and precision-targeting drones.
Emphasized seamless interoperability and coordinated execution of combined tactical operations.
DGMOs lauded the exercise for enhancing operational synergy and reinforcing military brotherhood.
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Location of SURYAKIRAN-XIX Exercise
Map showing the location of the India-Nepal joint military exercise SURYAKIRAN-XIX in Uttarakhand, India. Highlights the strategic importance of the region in the context of India-Nepal relations and counter-terrorism cooperation.
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Significance of joint military exercises in international relations
India-Nepal relations and their strategic importance
Role of military cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the SURYAKIRAN-XIX joint military exercise: 1. It is a bilateral exercise between India and Nepal. 2. The primary focus of the exercise was on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. 3. The exercise involved the use of advanced technologies such as ISR and precision-targeting drones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statement 2 is incorrect. While HADR might be a component, the primary focus was on counter-terrorism operations. Statements 1 and 3 are correct based on the news article.
2. In the context of India-Nepal relations, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.India and Nepal share an open border, allowing free movement of people.
- B.The Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 forms the basis of the bilateral relationship.
- C.Nepal is a significant partner in India's 'Neighborhood First' policy.
- D.Nepal is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
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Answer: D
Nepal is not a member of the SCO. India is a member of SCO. The other statements are correct and reflect key aspects of the India-Nepal relationship.
3. With reference to joint military exercises, consider the following statements: 1. They enhance interoperability between the armed forces of participating nations. 2. They provide opportunities for sharing best practices and learning from each other's experiences. 3. They are solely focused on combat operations and do not include humanitarian assistance or disaster relief. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statement 3 is incorrect. Many joint military exercises also include components related to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Statements 1 and 2 are generally true for joint military exercises.
4. Assertion (A): Joint military exercises like SURYAKIRAN contribute to building trust and mutual understanding between participating nations. Reason (R): Such exercises provide a platform for cultural exchange and social interaction among military personnel. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why joint military exercises contribute to trust-building. Cultural exchange and social interaction are integral parts of these exercises.