Current Affairs: Passage of the Day - 14 September 2024 | Current Affairs & General Knowledge - CLAT PDF Download

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The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 5^th edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 13^th to 26^th September 2024 at Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman. Exercise AL NAJAH has been held biennially since 2015, alternating between India and Oman. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Mahajan in Rajasthan.
The Indian Army contingent comprising 60 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment along with personnel from other arms and services. The Royal Army of Oman contingent also comprising of 60 personnel will be represented by the troops of Frontier Force.
Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The exercise will focus on operations in the Desert environment.
Tactical drills to be rehearsed during the exercise include Joint Planning, Cordon and Search Operation, Fighting in Built Up Area, establishment of Mobile Vehicle Check Post, Counter Drone and Room Intervention, among others. Combined field training exercises that simulate real-world counter-terrorism missions have also been planned.
Exercise AL NAJAH V will allow both sides to exchange best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for joint operations. It will foster interoperability, goodwill and camaraderie between the two armies. Additionally, the joint exercise will strengthen defence cooperation and further enhance the bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
[Excerpt from PIB "India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH" Dated 14/09/24]

Q1: When is the 5th edition of the India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH being held?
(a) 1st to 12th September 2024
(b) 13th to 26th September 2024
(c) 15th to 30th September 2024
(d) 10th to 25th September 2024

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Ans: (b) 13th to 26th September 2024
Sol: The 5th edition of Exercise AL NAJAH is scheduled from 13th to 26th September 2024 in Salalah, Oman.

Q2: What is the primary aim of Exercise AL NAJAH?
(a) Improve maritime security
(b) Enhance counter-terrorism capabilities
(c) Conduct peacekeeping operations
(d) Focus on disaster relief efforts

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Ans: (b) Enhance counter-terrorism capabilities
Sol: The main focus of the exercise is to enhance the joint military capabilities of India and Oman, especially in counter-terrorism operations.

Q3: Where was the last edition of Exercise AL NAJAH held?
(a) Muscat, Oman
(b) Salalah, Oman
(c) Mahajan, Rajasthan
(d) Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Ans: (c) Mahajan, Rajasthan
Sol: The previous edition of AL NAJAH was held in Mahajan, Rajasthan.

Q4: How many personnel from the Indian Army are participating in the 5th edition of Exercise AL NAJAH?
(a) 40 personnel
(b) 50 personnel
(c) 60 personnel
(d) 70 personnel

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Ans: (c) 60 personnel
Sol: The Indian Army has sent 60 personnel from a Mechanised Infantry Regiment for the exercise.

Q5: Which chapter of the United Nations Charter is followed during the counter-terrorism operations in the exercise?
(a) Chapter V
(b) Chapter VII
(c) Chapter IX
(d) Chapter XI

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Ans: (b) Chapter VII
Sol: The exercise follows Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, which focuses on maintaining peace and security.