Q. Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise DUSTLIK-VI’ are correct?
1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan.
2. It was started in Aundh, Pune.
3. The Indian Air Force was part of this exercise.
4. The exercise was focused on responding to a terrorist action involving the capture of a defined territory.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Explanation: Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: The joint Exercise DUSTLIK -VI is an annual training event conducted alternatively between India and Uzbekistan.
Statement 2 is correct: The Exercise was conducted at Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune). The last edition was conducted in Termez District, Uzbekistan in April 2024.
Statement 3 is correct: The Indian contingent of 60 personnel was being represented by a Battalion of JAT Regiment and IAF. The Uzbekistan contingent was being represented by personnel from the Uzbekistan Army.
Statement 4 is correct: The theme of the exercise was based on the theme of Joint Multi Domain Sub Conventional operations in Semi-Urban Scenario. It will focus on responding to a terrorist action involving the capture of a defined territory.
Source: PIB
