'Nomadic Elephant' is a joint military exercise between India and
- A.China
- B.Mongolia
- C.Vietnam
- D.Bhutan
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Mongolia. Nomadic Elephant is the bilateral army exercise held by India and Mongolia.
The exercise began in 2004 and is held by turns in India and Mongolia, the venue alternating between the two countries. Its focus is counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, often in mountainous or semi-urban terrain, under a United Nations peacekeeping mandate, so that the two armies learn each other's drills. The name joins the nomadic herding life of Mongolia with the elephant of India. India and Mongolia also take part together in the multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest, hosted by Mongolia.
A is wrong: India's army exercise with China is Hand-in-Hand.
C is wrong: India's army exercise with Vietnam is VINBAX.
D is wrong: India's joint military training with Bhutan is not named Nomadic Elephant.
Exam tip: Nomadic Elephant = Mongolia; Hand-in-Hand = China; VINBAX = Vietnam; Yudh Abhyas = USA; Mitra Shakti = Sri Lanka.
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