Questions and Answers
What is the primary aim of the 16th India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT?
In which region did the NOMADIC ELEPHANT exercise take place?
What specific types of terrain were emphasized during the training focus of the exercise?
Which of the following aspects is NOT a focus of the NOMADIC ELEPHANT exercise?
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Who attended the opening ceremony of the exercise?
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Which exercise focuses on high-altitude warfare and is conducted between the USA and India?
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What type of operations does Exercise Indra emphasize?
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Which exercise began in 2002 and focuses on jungle warfare?
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Which exercise is intended to improve bilateral ties between India and China?
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What year was Exercise Varuna initiated?
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Study Notes
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT
- The 16th edition ran from July 3rd to 16th, 2024, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya.
- Aims to enhance military capabilities for counter-insurgency operations under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate.
- Training includes operations in semi-urban and mountainous areas, with a focus on tactical drills, response to terrorist actions, and using drones and counter-drone systems.
- Strengthens defense cooperation and camaraderie between Indian and Mongolian armies.
- Facilitates exchange of tactics, techniques, and procedures for joint operations.
- Enhances interoperability between the Indian and Mongolian armies, improving collaborative operational effectiveness.
- Opening ceremony attended by Mr. Dambajavyn Ganbold (Mongolian Ambassador to India) and Major General Prasanna Joshi (Indian Army).
- Closing ceremony features Major General Gyanbyamba Sunrev (Mongolian Armed Forces) and Lieutenant General Zubin A Minwalla (Indian Army).
Major Indian Military Exercises with Other Countries
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Exercise Malabar:
- Participants: USA, Japan, Australia.
- Focuses on anti-submarine warfare, maritime interoperability, initiated in 1992.
- Cornerstone of Quad group's military collaboration for Indo-Pacific security.
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Exercise Indra:
- Participants: Russia.
- Involves navy, army, and air force, focused on amphibious operations and peacekeeping, started in 2003.
- Significant to the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia.
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Exercise Yudh Abhyas:
- Participants: USA.
- Focuses on high-altitude warfare and joint operational tactics, began in 2002.
- Highlights robust defense ties between India and the USA.
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Exercise Garuda Shakti:
- Participants: Indonesia.
- Targets jungle warfare and counter-terrorism skills, launched in 2012.
- Demonstrates cooperation in overcoming complex security challenges in tropical environments.
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Exercise Varuna:
- Participants: France.
- Focus on maritime security and anti-submarine warfare, initiated in 1983.
- Strengthens strategic ties between India and France in the Indian Ocean.
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Exercise Hand in Hand:
- Participants: China.
- Emphasizes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, started in 2007.
- Aims to improve mutual understanding and trust between Indian and Chinese armies.
Practice Questions Answers
- 1. 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT at Umroi, Meghalaya.
- 2. Russia is not a participant in Exercise Malabar.
- 3. The Ajeya Warrior Exercise is between India and UK.
- 4. Exercise Varuna enhances maritime cooperation between India and France.
- 5. Surya Kiran is a joint military exercise between India and Nepal.
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The 16th India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, NOMADIC ELEPHANT, took place from July 3rd to 16th, 2024, in Umroi, Meghalaya. This exercise aims to enhance the joint military capabilities of both countries for conducting counter-insurgency operations in sub-conventional scenarios, following Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
