EXERCISE KHAAN QUEST (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – IR)

Context:The Indian Army contingent departed  for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Exercise Khaan Quest:

• About: The exercise will bring together military forces from around the world to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping capabilities.
• Historical background: The exercise first started as a bilateral event between USA and Mongolian Armed Forces in the year 2003. Subsequently, from the year 2006 onwards the exercise graduated to a Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise.
• Aim: To prepare Indian Armed Forces for peacekeeping missions while operating in a multinational environment, thereby increasing interoperability and military readiness in peace support operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter.

oThe exercise will focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.

• 21st Edition: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (2024).
• Benefits of Participation:

oEnhanced Peacekeeping Skills: Develops capabilities for UN missions.

oInternational Exposure: Provides valuable experience collaborating with diverse military forces.

oImproved Tactical Proficiency: Achieved through rigorous training exercises.