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Consider the following statements:

Statement-I- The KHANJAR-XII joint military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan is primarily focused on enhancing naval warfare capabilities in the Black Sea region.

Statement-II- KHANJAR is an annual joint special forces exercise designed to exchange experiences and best practices in counter-terrorism and special forces operations between India and Kyrgyzstan.

Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?

The correct answer is

Statement – I is incorrect, but Statement -II is correct

Why in the news?

"India and Kyrgyzstan Set to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation with KHANJAR-XII Special Forces Exercise in 2025”

Statement-I is incorrect

KHANJAR-XII is a joint special forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, focusing on counter-terrorism and special forces operations. It has no connection to naval warfare or the Black Sea region, making this statement factually incorrect.

Statement-II is correct

KHANJAR is an annual joint military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism strategies and special forces capabilities. It provides a platform for both nations to exchange best practices and operational experiences in tackling security threats.

Therefore, Statement – I is incorrect, but Statement - II is correct.

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