Exercise KHANJAR begins in Assam
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In the news
India and Kyrgyzstan began the thirteenth KHANJAR special-forces exercise at Missamari.
Key facts
- Training was scheduled for 4–17 February and focused on counter-terrorism in urban and mountainous terrain.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial relevance: Exercises can strengthen operational understanding and defence ties with Central Asia.
Original source: Press Information BureauSource date: 2026-02-04
Mains practice
What role do military exercises play in India’s Central Asian engagement?