India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI

Current Context: The India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI was conducted from April 16 to April 28, 2025, at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune.

• This annual bilateral exercise alternates between India and Uzbekistan, with the previous edition held in Termez District, Uzbekistan, in April 2024.
• The theme for this year's exercise was "Joint Multi-Domain Sub-Conventional Operations in a Semi-Urban Scenario". 

It focused on counter-terrorism strategies, including:

• Establishing a Joint Operations Centre at the battalion level.
• Conducting missions like population control measures, raids, and search-and-destroy operations.
• Utilizing air assets, drones, and helicopters for reconnaissance, logistics, and special operations.
• The Indian contingent included 60 personnel from the JAT Regiment and the Indian Air Force, while the Uzbekistan contingent was represented by personnel from the Uzbekistan Army.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the 2025 edition of Exercise DUSTLIK-VI held?
a) Termez District, Uzbekistan
b) Jaipur Military Station
c) Babina Military Station
d) Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune

Answer: d) The 2025 edition took place at Aundh, Pune, India, as the exercise alternates between the two 

nations annually.