16th Yudh Abhyas

Current Context: The 16th ‘Yudh Abhyas’, joint military exercise of India and the United States commenced in Rajasthan.

• It is being held from 8th Feb to 21st Feb 2021.
• The Indo-US joint military exercise is being held at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges of Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
• Around 250 military soldiers from both nations will be participating in the exercise.
• The Yudh Abhyas Indo-US military exercise will help to strengthen the defence relations of both nations.
• The Indian side is represented by: BMP-II Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicles.
• US side is represented by: Indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter WSI RUDRA, MI-17, Chinooks, Stryker Vehicles.

Questions: 

Q.1 The Yudh Military Exercise is held between India and which other nation?
a. Sri Lanka
b. Russia
c. Japan
d. United States

Q.2 Which edition of ‘Yudh Abhyas’, the joint military exercise of India and the United States was held in Rajasthan?
a. 9th
b. 13th
c. 16th
d. 10th