10 March 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA- KYRGYZSTAN JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE KHANJAR-XII
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2109604 )
| Topic: GS2 – International Relations |
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KHANJAR-XII: India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise
- The exercise enhances military cooperation, counter-terrorism capabilities, and regional security.
- The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan KHANJAR-XII exercise is scheduled from 10 March to 23 March 2025 in Kyrgyzstan.
- It is a joint special forces training exercise held annually since 2011, alternating between India and Kyrgyzstan.
- The Indian Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade are participating.
- The exercise aims to improve counter-terrorism and special forces operations in urban and high-altitude mountainous terrain.
- Key training areas include sniping, complex building intervention, and mountain craft.
- Cultural exchanges, including Nowruz celebrations, will strengthen ties.
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