![Ex Cyclone II: 2nd edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise commenced in Egypt Ex Cyclone II: 2nd edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise commenced in Egypt](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hlksm9gzq2JKyh0jZhWXJy5hi6QrUgc2s0y7GczoqjYUGaZWQwgd093k9a7ttdUxwZ_NtRekinCMrXTy7bGqDfqlKKlU8npuuK2lKBs0vYBBwVFF33k20MyFAJ1BXVos3PTp89G6ktKvwjSQmlyye7XyeMReyrnxXipmp_JCDTPO6SofmayNLq6mp5RX/w320-h192-rw/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Untitled%20(500%20%C3%97%20300%20px)%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(21).png)
- The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in this exercise.
- The first edition of the exercise was conducted last year in India.
- The aim of the Exercise is to acquaint both the sides with each other’s operating procedures in the backdrop of Special Operations in desert/ semi desert terrain under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter.
- The Exercise is designed to develop bilateral military cooperation and strengthen bond between two armies through conduct of discussions and rehearsal of tactical military drills.
- The Exercise is conducted in three phases:
- The first phase includes Military Exhibitions and Tactical Interactions.
- The second phase focuses on training on Improvised Explosive Device (IED), counter IED and Combat First Aid.
- The third and final phase encompasses Joint Tactical Exercise based on Fighting in Built-up Area and Hostage Rescue Scenarios.
Question:
Q.1 What is the primary goal of Exercise CYCLONE?a. To showcase military equipment
b. To develop diplomatic relations
c. To familiarize forces with operating procedures in desert/semi-desert terrain
d. To train in counter-insurgency tactics