Which of the following statements about the Exercise KHANJAR-XII, conducted in March 2025 is/are correct?
1. The exercise was held in the Ladakh region.
2. The exercise was focused on Counter Terrorism and Special Forces operations.
3. The exercise involved troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) of India and Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Only 2 and 3.

Explanation:

• Statement 1: The exercise was held in the Ladakh region.
• This statement is incorrect. The KHANJAR-XII exercise was not held in the Ladakh region. According to the release, it is taking place in Kyrgyzstan from 10 March to 23 March 2025.
• Statement 2: The exercise was focused on Counter Terrorism and Special Forces operations.
• This statement is correct. The exercise focuses on exchanging experiences and best practices in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces operations in urban and mountainous high-altitude terrain scenarios.
• Statement 3: The exercise involved troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) of India and Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
• This statement is correct. The exercise involves Indian troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.

Information Booster:

• The KHANJAR-XII exercise is an annual joint special forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. It aims to improve interoperability and share best practices in counter-terrorism and special operations.
• The exercise also includes advanced training in sniping, complex building interventions, and mountain craft. Cultural exchanges, such as the celebration of the Kyrgyz festival Nowruz, will further enhance the relationship between the two nations.