International 21 September 2026
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant'
Why in the News?
The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on September 21, 2026.
Key Features / Major Points:
Duration & Schedule: This annual platoon-level exercise is being conducted from September 21 to October 3, 2026. The previous edition was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in May-June 2025.
Troop Participation: Contingents of 45 personnel each from the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces are participating in the exercise.
Core Objective: To enhance joint military capability and interoperability for counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate.
Key Operations Included: Focuses on cordon and search operations, room intervention drills, heliborne operations, cybersecurity training, and the tactical deployment of drones and anti-drone systems.
Static GK Facts:
Nomadic Elephant Exercise: An annual bilateral exercise conducted alternately between India and Mongolia.
Capital of Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar
Currency of Mongolia: Mongolian Tögrög
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Where is the 18th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' being held?
A: Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Q: 'Nomadic Elephant' is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which country?
A: Mongolia
Q: What is the capital city of Mongolia?
A: Ulaanbaatar