Q. Joint special forces exercise ‘KHANJAR-XII’ was held in March 2025 between India and which of the following Countries ?
1. Russia
2. Turkmenistan
3. Kyrgyzstan
4. Mongolia
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
a) 2 and 3
b) 3 and 4
c) Only 3
d) Only 1
Correct Answer: c) Only 3
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Exercise ‘KHANJAR’ is the bilateral Special Forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. Its 12th edition (KHANJAR-XII) was held in March 2025 with Kyrgyzstan.
Why others are incorrect:
– Russia: India–Russia conduct the ‘INDRA’ series, not ‘KHANJAR’.
– Turkmenistan: There is no India–Turkmenistan exercise named ‘KHANJAR’.
– Mongolia: India–Mongolia conduct ‘Nomadic Elephant’ (and Mongolia hosts the multilateral ‘Khan Quest’), not ‘KHANJAR’.
Hence, only Kyrgyzstan fits.
