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DUSTLIK

18th April, 2024 Security

DUSTLIK

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Context:

Details of the exercise:

  • The exercise is conducted annually, alternating between India and Uzbekistan.
  • The previous edition took place in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, in February of the previous year.

Objectives and Focus Areas:

  • The exercise aims to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities for executing joint operations in mountainous and semi-urban terrain.
  • Focus areas include achieving a high degree of physical fitness, joint planning, tactical drills, and the basics of special arms skills.

Facilitation of Interoperability:

  • DUSTLIK provides a platform for the sharing of best practices and facilitates interoperability between the Indian and Uzbekistani armed forces.

Source:

https://newsonair.gov.in/?p=169105

PRACTICE QUESTION

Consider the following statements regarding the DUSTLIK joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan:

  1. The exercise is conducted annually, alternating between India and Uzbekistan.
  2. The previous edition of the exercise was held in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, in February of the previous year.
  3. DUSTLIK provides a platform for the sharing of best practices and facilitates interoperability between the Indian and Uzbekistani armed forces.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1, and 3 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) All Three

Answer: A)