Exercise “Cyclone 2025” held at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan

Current Context: Exercise Cyclone 2025 is a 14-day joint special forces exercise between India and Egypt. It commenced from 10 February to 23rd February 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.

Participants:

• Special forces from India and Egypt.

Highlights:

• Joint Tactical Drills: Focus on enhancing interoperability and jointness.
• Counter-Terrorism Operations: Training and operational exercises in desert terrain.
• 48-Hour Validation Exercise: Rigorous combat training and advanced special forces skills demonstration.
• Display of Indigenous Military Equipment: Showcasing India's advanced military capabilities.

Question:

Q.1 Which two countries are participating in Exercise Cyclone 2025?
a) India and UAE
b) India and Egypt
c) India and Saudi Arabia
d) India and Oman

Answer: b): Exercise Cyclone 2025 is a joint military exercise between India and Egypt focusing on special forces training, counter-terrorism operations, and joint tactical drills in desert warfare scenarios.