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- It brought together the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyzstan’s ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade.
- The exercise focused on counter‑terrorism operations in both mountainous and urban terrain, aiming to enhance interoperability and tactical coordination between the two nations.
- By strengthening defence cooperation, KHANJAR‑XIII highlighted India’s growing strategic engagement with Central Asia.
- It also underscored the shared commitment of both countries to regional peace, stability, and security.
Question:
Q.1 KHANJAR-XIII is a joint military exercise between India and which country?a) Kazakhstan
b) Uzbekistan
c) Tajikistan
d) Kyrgyzstan
Answer: d) The KHANJAR series is an annual bilateral exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen defence ties.