Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE scheduled from January 2 to January 15 in Rajasthan.
- Objective: Enhance interoperability through learning and sharing best practices in urban operations.
- India and UAE have strong bonds based on cultural, religious, and economic ties.
- Potential areas of bilateral cooperation in defense: production and development of defense equipment, joint exercises, sharing strategic information, technical cooperation (Intermediate Jet Trainer).
- First-ever India-UAE Joint Air Forces exercise occurred in September 2008 at Al-Dhafra base in Abu Dhabi.
Q: What is the name of the Joint Military Exercise conducted between India and UAE in Rajasthan in January 2024?
a) Desert Storm 2024
b) Desert Thunder 2024
c) Desert Cyclone 2024
d) Desert Mirage 2024
Correct Answer: c) Desert Cyclone 2024
