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16th India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise ‘NOMADIC ELEPHANT’ News Highlights: The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced from July 3rd to 16th, 2024, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya). Key Po...

16th India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise ‘NOMADIC ELEPHANT’ News Highlights: The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced from July 3rd to 16th, 2024, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya). Key Points Main Aim: To enhance joint military capabilities of both nations to undertake counter-insurgency operations in a sub-conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate. Training Focus: Includes operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, with emphasis on tactical drills like response to terrorist actions, establishment of joint command posts, and employment of drones and counter- drone systems. Bilateral Relations: Aims to strengthen the defense cooperation and camaraderie between the Indian and Mongolian armies. Shared Best Practices: Allows both sides to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting joint operations. Interoperability Enhancement: Facilitates developing interoperability between the two armies, augmenting their capacity to operate together effectively. Opening Ceremony: Attended by His Excellency Mr. Dambajavyn Ganbold, Ambassador of Mongolia to India, and Major General Prasanna Joshi, General Officer Commanding 51 Sub Area of the Indian Army. Closing Ceremony: Scheduled to be attended by Major General Gyanbyamba Sunrev, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Mongolia, and Lieutenant General Zubin A Minwalla, General Officer Commanding 33 Corps of the Indian Army. Major Indian Military Exercises with Other Countries Exercise Malabar (USA, Japan, Australia) Type: Naval exercise. Focus: Anti-submarine warfare, seamanship, aerial combat, and maritime interoperability. Notable Fact: Malabar is a cornerstone of the Quad group's military collaboration, reflecting a strategic focus on Indo-Pacific security. Year of Launch: Initiated in 1992. Exercise Indra (Russia) Type: Tri-service exercise involving navy, army, and air force. Focus: Amphibious operations, counter-terrorism, and peacekeeping operations. Notable Fact: Represents a significant aspect of the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Russia, emphasizing deep military cooperation. Year of Launch: Started in 2003. LEGALEDGE 7676564400 [email protected] www.toprankers.com 74  Exercise Yudh Abhyas (USA) Exercise Garuda Shakti (Indonesia) Type: Army exercise. Type: Army exercise. Focus: High-altitude warfare, counter- Focus: Jungle warfare, counter-insurgency, insurgency, joint operational tactics, and counter-terrorism, and tactical operations. Notable Fact: Highlights the cooperation in peacekeeping operations. handling complex security challenges in tropical Notable Fact: Conducted alternately in the forest environments. United States and India, this exercise Year of Launch: Launched in 2012. underscores the robust defense ties between the two nations. Year of Launch: Began in 2002. Exercise Varuna (France) Exercise Hand in Hand (China) Type: Naval exercise. Type: Army exercise. Focus: Maritime security operations, anti-air Focus: Humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and anti-submarine warfare. and counter-terrorism. Notable Fact: Demonstrates the strategic Notable Fact: Aims to improve bilateral ties and link between India and France, particularly enhance mutual understanding and trust in promoting stability in the Indian Ocean. between the two armies. Year of Launch: Started in 1983. Year of Launch: Initiated in 2007 PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. Which edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military 4. Which bilateral naval exercise aims to enhance maritime Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Foreign cooperation, interoperability, and understanding Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya)? between the navies of India and France? Options: (a) Malabar (a) 14th (b) 15th (b) Ajeya Warrior (c) 16th (d) 17th (c) Yudh Abhyas (d) Varuna 2. Which of the following countries is not a participant in Exercise Malabar? 5. Surya Kiran is a bilateral joint military exercise between (a) USA (b) Japan India and which country? (c) Australia (d) Russia (a) Nepal (b) Sri Lanka 3. The Ajeya Warrior Exercise is a biennial military (c) Bhutan exercise between which two countries? (d) Bangladesh (a) India and USA (b) India and France (c) India and UK (d) India and Australia LEGALEDGE 7676564400 [email protected] www.toprankers.com 75  5. ANSWER KEYS & EXPLANATIONS 1. Correct Answer: (c) 16th 4. Correct Answer: (d) Varuna Explanation: The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Explanation: Varuna is the bilateral naval exercise Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at between India and France. It focuses on enhancing the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. This maritime cooperation, interoperability, and exercise focuses on enhancing military cooperation understanding between the two navies through various between the two countries. drills and maneuvers, thereby strengthening the strategic partnership and defense collaboration between the two 2. Correct Answer: (d) Russia countries. Explanation: The Exercise Malabar is a Naval Exercise between India's, the United States, and Japan's navies. In 5. Correct Answer: (a) Nepal recent years, Australia has also participated in the Explanation: Surya Kiran is a bilateral joint military exercise, dubbed the 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue exercise conducted between India and Nepal. This (QUAD)'. The exercise takes place in the Indian Ocean. exercise aims to enhance military cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the 3. Correct Answer: (c) India and UK two neighboring countries. Explanation: The Ajeya Warrior Exercise is a biennial military exercise conducted between the Indian and British (UK) armies. It focuses on joint training in counterterrorism and urban warfare scenarios, enhancing mutual understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between the two armies. LEGALEDGE 7676564400 [email protected] www.toprankers.com 76