According to the exercise brief published by PIB, from 10–23 March 2025, Exercise Khanjar-XII, the Joint Special Forces Drill between India and Kyrgyzstan focused primarily on:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) counter-terrorism.

Explanation:

• Exercise Khanjar-XII (10–23 March 2025) was conducted in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan.

• The primary objective was joint training in counter-terrorism operations.

• Focus areas included high-altitude and urban counter-terrorism techniques.

• Training incorporated sniping, building intervention drills and mountain craft.

• The exercise enhanced interoperability between the special forces of both nations.

Information Booster:

• Exercise Khanjar has been held annually since 2011 as part of deepening India–Kyrgyzstan defence cooperation.

• The exercise also aims to improve coordination in addressing international terrorism and extremism.

Additional Knowledge:

Amphibious warfare (Option a)

• Requires naval–land coordinated training.

• Exercise Khanjar-XII did not include amphibious components.

Air defense operations (Option c)

• These involve anti-aircraft systems and air-surveillance operations, not part of this joint drill.

Naval fleet manoeuvres (Option d)

• Conducted by naval forces, whereas Khanjar is a special forces exercise held on land in Kyrgyzstan.