15th India Nepal Joint Military Training Exercise Named ‘Surya Kiran’ Begins

Current Context: The 15th India-Nepal Joint Military Training Exercise named ‘Surya Kiran’ began on 20th Sep 2021.

• It is being held in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
• The major focus of the exercise is countering terror drills and perform disaster relief operations.
• The exercise will also enhance interoperability between the militaries of India and Nepal.
• The Infantry Battalion from both nations will be conducting training to share expertise to counter-terrorism, perform disaster relief operations and boost interoperability.
• Both the entities will become familiar with each other’s weapons, techniques, and equipment.
• Static Part: 
• Capital of Nepal: Kathmandu
• Currency of Nepal: Nepalese Rupee

Questions: 

Q.1 India held ‘Surya Kiran’ military exercise with which country?
a. Indonesia
b. Sri Lanka
c. France
d. Nepal

Q.2 In which state was the 15th India-Nepal Joint Military Training Exercise named ‘Surya Kiran held?
a. Sikkim
b. Uttarakhand
c. Rajasthan
d. Odisha