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Which of the following state- ments is correct with regard to Yudh Abhyas ?
Explanation
Exercise Yudh Abhyas is a regularly scheduled bilateral military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the United States Army [1]. Initiated in 2004, it has become one of the largest joint military training and defense cooperation efforts between the two nations. The exercise is designed to promote cooperation, enhance interoperability, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and concepts between the two militaries. It typically involves field training and command post exercises, often focusing on counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations under a United Nations mandate. The exercise alternates annually between locations in India and the United States, with recent iterations held in places like Alaska and Rajasthan. This partnership reflects the maturing strategic and defense relationship between India and the US [1].
Sources
- [1] https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/News?id=250078