India-Japan joint exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ started in Rajasthan

Current Context: The 5th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force has commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.

• The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 25th February to 9th March 2024.
• The objective of this exercise is to promote military cooperation and enhance joint capabilities to conduct joint operations in semi-urban environments under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate.
• The exercise will focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning, joint tactical drills and basics of special arms skills.
• Tactical drills to be practiced during the exercise will include establishing of Temporary Operating Base, creating an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Grid, setting up Mobile Vehicle Check Post, executing Cordon and Search Operations in a hostile village, Heliborne operations and House Intervention Drills.
• A Weapon and Equipment Display will also be organised showcasing ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the growing defence industrial capability of the country.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force?
a. Dharma Protector
b. Dharma Guardian
c. Dharma Warrior
d. Dharma Soldier