The 8$$^{th}$$​​edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 was held in _______.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Auli, Uttarakhand

• The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND-2024 was held at Auli, Uttarakhand, from 30 September to 13 October 2024.

• The exercise was conducted at the Foreign Training Node of Surya Command, located in a high-altitude mountainous area.

• It was a joint military drill between the Indian Army and the Kazakhstan Army focused on counter-terrorism operations.

• The training was conducted in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, which suits Auli’s geographical landscape.

• The goal was to enhance interoperability and cooperation in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

• The Indian contingent was represented by the Kumaon Regiment, while the Kazakhstan side included Air Assault Troops.

• The first edition of this exercise was launched in 2016 under the name Prabal Dostyk.

• The name was later changed to KAZIND and upgraded to a company-level exercise.

• Both nations are part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

• The exercise focuses on UN Chapter VII scenarios related to peace enforcement.

• Auli is located in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, and is a hub for mountain warfare training.

• KAZIND-2023 (7th edition) was hosted by Kazakhstan at Otar military base.

• Pune, Maharashtra: A known defense hub with Southern Command HQ; hosts exercises like INDRA, not KAZIND.

• Shillong, Meghalaya: Headquarters of Eastern Command; known for internal security operations but not for KAZIND.

• Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Primarily used for desert warfare drills; exercises like Yudh Abhyas are conducted here.