Indo-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran-X held
Q. Indo-Nepal Joint Military exercise Surya Kiran-X commenced on 31st Oct 2016 at which place?- Published on 02 Nov 16a. Ppkhara
b. Hetauda
c. Dharan
d. None of the above
ANSWER: None of the above
Indo-Nepal joint military exercise
Surya Kiran-X commenced on
31st Oct 2016 at Army Battle School, Saljhandi, Nepal.
- The exercise will conclude on 13th Nov 2016.
- The joint military exercise is the tenth in the series of such exercise between the two nations.
- The Surya Kiran series of exercises are being conducted each year alternatively in Nepal and India.
- In a series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Surya Kiran series with Nepal is the largest in terms of troop participation.
- Indian army is represented by the Kumaon regiment.
- Jabar Jung Battalion of Nepal Army is participating in the 10th edition of the joint exercise on the behalf of the Nepalese army.
- The exercise aims to conduct battalion level joint training with emphasis on Counter terrorism in mountainous terrain.
- Aspects of disaster management have also been made part of this exercise.
- The Joint Battalion level exercise will enhance defence cooperation and relations between the 2 nations.
- It is an ideal platform for the contingent of both nations to share experiences and gain mutuality.
- The exercise will be another step towards taking the friendship between two nations to greater heights.
