The Indian Army contingent departed on Monday, April 15th, 2024, to participate in the fifth edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK. The exercise will take place from April 15th to April 28th at Termez in Uzbekistan.
Participants:
- The Indian Armed Forces contingent consists of 60 personnel.
- Uzbekistan will contribute 100 personnel for the exercise.
Objectives:
- The exercise aims to foster military cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.
- It seeks to enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations in mountainous and semi-urban terrain.
Focus Areas:
- Emphasis will be placed on achieving a high degree of physical fitness.
- Joint planning and execution of tactical drills will be practiced.
- Participants will learn the basics of special arms skills during the exercise.
Benefits:
- The exercise will facilitate the sharing of best practices between the two sides.
- It will promote interoperability between the Indian and Uzbekistan armed forces.
Frequency:
- Exercise DUSTLIK is conducted annually, alternating between India and Uzbekistan.
- The previous edition was held in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India, in February of the preceding year.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- When did the Indian Army contingent depart for the fifth edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK?
- A) April 15th, 2024
- B) February 15th, 2024
- C) January 15th, 2024
- D) May 15th, 2024
- Answer: A) April 15th, 2024
- How many personnel are participating from the Indian side in the DUSTLIK exercise?
- A) 100
- B) 60
- C) 50
- D) 40
- Answer: B) 60
- Where is the fifth edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK taking place?
- A) New Delhi, India
- B) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- C) Termez, Uzbekistan
- D) Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
- Answer: C) Termez, Uzbekistan
- What is the main objective of the DUSTLIK exercise?
- A) To promote cultural exchange between India and Uzbekistan
- B) To enhance military cooperation and capabilities between the two countries
- C) To conduct humanitarian aid missions
- D) To explore joint space exploration projects
- Answer: B) To enhance military cooperation and capabilities between the two countries
- How often is Exercise DUSTLIK conducted?
- A) Biennially
- B) Monthly
- C) Annually
- D) Quarterly
- Answer: C) Annually