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Source- This post on the Exercise KHAAN QUEST has been created based on the article “INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE KHAAN QUEST” published in “PIB” on 27 July 2024.
Why in the news?
Recently, the Indian Army contingent has departed for Exercise KHAAN QUEST.
About Exercise KHAAN QUEST
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. This exercise is a multinational military exercise. 2. It will take place from 27th July to 9th August 2024 at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. 3. It began as a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolian Armed Forces in 2003 and expanded to become a Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise in 2006. 4. The current edition is the 21st iteration of the exercise. |
| Purpose | To bring together military forces worldwide to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping capabilities. |
| Partcipants | It includes 40 personnel mainly from a Battalion of the MADRAS REGIMENT, along with personnel from other Arms and Services including one Woman Officer and two Women Soldiers. |
| Aim | 1. To prepare Indian Armed Forces for peacekeeping missions in a multinational environment. 2. To increase interoperability and military readiness in peace support operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. |
| Activities | 1. The exercise will involve practicing tactical drills such as establishing static and mobile checkpoints, and conducting cordon and search operations. 2. This exercise aims to enhance interoperability, foster camaraderie, and build strong relationships among soldiers from the participating countries. |
UPSC Syllabus: Defence exercise
