Recently a bilateral armour exercise which was a joint exercise named 'Bold Kurukshetra' held in Jodhpur, was between India and which among of the following countries ?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Singapore

Explanation:

The bilateral military exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’ is conducted jointly by India and Singapore. The 13th edition of this annual exercise was recently held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is a bilateral armoured exercise focused on enhancing coordination, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the Indian Army and the Singapore Army in a semi-desert terrain. The exercise reflects strong defence cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of mechanised and armoured warfare.

Information Booster:

•  ‘Bold Kurukshetra’ is part of the India-Singapore defence cooperation agreement signed in 2008.
•  It involves mechanised warfare drills, command post operations, and real-time coordination exercises.
•  The 2024 edition was held at the Babina Field Firing Ranges, Jodhpur.
•  Both armies share insights on battlefield tactics, logistics, and weapon system coordination.
•  The exercise strengthens strategic ties and trust between India and Singapore.
•  It supports joint planning for multi-domain operations and conventional warfare.
•  The exercise showcases the use of modern armoured vehicles and communication systems.

Additional Information:

•  Israel and India conduct regular joint defence exercises and share counter-terrorism expertise, such as the Blue Flag exercise, but are not part of ‘Bold Kurukshetra’.
•  Thailand participates with India in the joint military exercise named MAITREE, focusing on counter-insurgency and jungle warfare.
•  Afghanistan and India have engaged in humanitarian and capacity-building cooperation, though there is no bilateral military exercise like 'Bold Kurukshetra' conducted with Afghanistan.