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Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023” published in “PIB” on 30th October 2023
Why in the News?
The 7th edition of Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ will be conducted at Otar, Kazakhstan.
What is Exercise KAZIND?
| Specification | Details |
| Conducted between | India and Kazakhstan |
| Started in | 2016 |
| Earlier Name | Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK |
| Type | Annual Exercise |
| Aim | To enhance the capabilities of both sides in counter-terrorism operations within the purview of United Nations mandates |
| Significance | From 2023, it has been upgraded as a bi service exercise (Both Indian Army and Indian Air Force participates) |
UPSC Syllabus: Defence Exercises
