Question

Which military exercise signifies bilateral cooperation between Indian and Chinese armed forces?

• A. Mitra Shakti
• B. Surya Kiran
• C. Hand-in-Hand
• D. Yudh Abhyas

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Hand-in-Hand

• Correct Answer: Option C) Hand-in-Hand

• "Hand-in-Hand" is the bilateral military exercise conducted between India and China. This joint military exercise was initiated to improve military cooperation and build trust between the two neighboring countries with a complex relationship. The exercise typically includes joint training operations, counter-terrorism drills, and humanitarian assistance exercises.

• The exercise was first held in 2007 in Kunming, China, and has been conducted periodically since then, although it has faced suspensions during times of border tensions between the two nations. The name "Hand-in-Hand" symbolizes cooperation and friendship between the armed forces of both countries.

• Other important bilateral military exercises mentioned in the question include:

• "Mitra Shakti": Joint exercise between India and Sri Lanka

• "Surya Kiran": Joint exercise between India and Nepal

• "Yudh Abhyas": Joint exercise between India and the United States

• The similar questions section also mentions other important bilateral exercises:

• "Nomadic Elephant": India-Mongolia exercise

• "INDRA NAVY": India-Russia naval exercise

• "INDRADHANUSH": India-UK air force exercise