Indian and Mongolian Troops Will Join the 15th Bilateral Military Exercise

Current Context: According to the Ministry of Defense, Indian and Mongolian troops will take part in the 15th edition of a bilateral military exercise in Ulaanbaatar from July 17 to July 31.

• The exercise is called Nomadic Elephant – 2023 and it aims to share best practices, improve interoperability, and foster camaraderie and friendship between the two armies.
• The main theme of the exercise will be on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain under United Nations mandate.
• The exercise will involve a platoon level field training exercise where Indian and Mongolian troops will engage in various activities such as endurance training, reflex firing, room intervention, small team tactics, and rock craft training.
• The soldiers from both sides will also exchange their operational experiences and learn from each other.

Question:

Q.1 How many editions of the Nomadic Elephant exercise have been conducted so far?
a. 10
b. 12
c. 15
d. 18