Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK

Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK

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):

  1. 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
  2. How many personnel are participating from the Indian side in the DUSTLIK exercise?
    • A) 100
    • B) 60
    • C) 50
    • D) 40
    • Answer: B) 60
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. How often is Exercise DUSTLIK conducted?
    • A) Biennially
    • B) Monthly
    • C) Annually
    • D) Quarterly
    • Answer: C) Annually