“VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” exercise started between India and the US Joint Special Forces

Current Context: The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023”, has indeed commenced. This exercise began at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.

• This Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023”, started in the week following November 18, 2023.
• The exercise is scheduled to last for 21 days.
• The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) of US Special Forces, and the Indian Army contingent is led by Special Forces personnel from the Eastern Command.
• This joint exercise, which has been continuing since 2010, is considered significant in terms of the security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of the current global situation.
• The exercise aims to provide a training opportunity in counter-terrorism, airborne, and special operations.
• The joint military exercise is conducted in two phases: the first phase includes combat conditioning and tactical-level special mission training exercises, while the second phase involves 48 hours of validation of what the two forces have learned.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise?
a. Cobra Gold
b. Yudh Abhyas
c. Vajra Prahar
d. Malabar