Yudh Abhyas” is a joint military exercise between ____ and ____.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) India, United States of America

Explanation:
• Yudh Abhyas is an annual bilateral military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the U.S. Army.
• It focuses on improving interoperability and cooperation in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
• The 19th edition of Yudh Abhyas was held in Alaska, USA, in 2023, while the 20th edition took place in Uttarakhand, India, in 2024.

Information Booster:
• Started in 2004 under the framework of the U.S.-India defense cooperation agreement.
• Aims to enhance joint tactical and operational capabilities in mountain and high-altitude warfare.
• The exercise alternates between India and the USA each year.
• Includes field training exercises, command post exercises, and expert academic discussions.
• The 2024 edition was held at Auli (Uttarakhand) near the Indo-China border.

Additional Knowledge:
• India–Bangladesh conduct Exercise Sampriti.
• India–Russia conduct Exercise Indra.
• India–Nepal conduct Exercise Surya Kiran.