Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Khaan Quest military exercise:
1.The aim of this exercise is to prepare the Indian Armed Forces for peacekeeping missions.
2.North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Mongolian Armed Forces co-sponsor the Khaan Quest exercise.
3.It will enable the participating countries to share their best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for conduct of joint operations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Khaan Quest began in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and Mongolian Armed Forces. In 2006, it evolved into a multinational peacekeeping exercise. The exercise aims to prepare participants, including the Indian Armed Forces, for peacekeeping missions in multinational environments. It also aims to gain United Nations training and certification for participants. The exercise allows participating countries to share best practices in tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting joint operations.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The exercise is co-sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces.
Source: AIR
