A multinational military exercise 'Shanti Prayas IV’ started in Nepal

Current Context: The multinational military exercise "Shanti Prayas IV" kicked off in Nepal on February 20th, 2024, bringing together forces from 19 countries to enhance peacekeeping capabilities and foster international cooperation.

• Co-hosted by the Nepali Army and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the exercise will run until March 4th at the Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre in Panchkhal, Nepal.
• Participants from countries like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the United States will engage in a variety of training activities, including UN peacekeeping operations staff training, field training exercises, and critical enabler capability enhancement events.
• Shanti Prayas IV carries significant meaning for Nepal, showcasing its commitment and expertise in peacekeeping operations.

Question:

Q.1 Who co-hosts the "Shanti Prayas IV" exercise?
a. Nepali Army and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
b. Nepali Army and Indian Army
c. Nepali Army and UN Peacekeeping Operations
d. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Bangladesh Army