CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India, Uzbekistan 4th Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ commences in Uttarakhand. The 4th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced on Monday in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

Detailed explanation-2: -The inaugural exercise had seen participation of contingents from African nations Benin, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe while the Indian Army was represented by a contingent of Maratha Light Infantry.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 14 days long joint exercise would focus on joint counter-terrorist operations in mountainous and semi-urban scenario under UN mandate and will include field training exercises, combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations and culminate with a validation exercise.

Detailed explanation-4: -Frequently Asked Questions about Maitree Exercise It is an annual event between the troops of the armies of both countries. It is also called Indo-Thailand Joint Exercise.

Detailed explanation-5: -It started in 2002 and is undertaken by the armies of both countries to promote defence cooperation. The latest edition (17th edition) of the Yudh Abhyas Exercise is currently underway at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska, USA.