UPSC Prelims 2008 Q131: Current Affairs – International Conflicts & Security
‘Hand - in - Hand 2007’, a joint anti - terrorism military training was held by the officers of the
Indian Army and officers of Army
of which one of the following countries?
- (a) China
- (b) Japan
- (c) Russia
- (d) USA
Answer: (a) China
Explanation
Which country's army held "Hand-in-Hand 2007" with India
This joint anti-terrorism military exercise brought together the Indian Army and a specific neighbouring country's forces.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) China | Correct | 'Hand-in-Hand 2007' was a joint anti-terrorism training exercise between the Indian Army and the Chinese Army |
| (b) Japan | Incorrect | Not the country involved in this specific exercise |
| (c) Russia | Incorrect | Not the country involved in this specific exercise (India has separate exercises with Russia) |
| (d) USA | Incorrect | Not the country involved in this specific exercise |
'Hand-in-Hand 2007' facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Countries | India and China |
| Nature | Joint anti-terrorism military training |
Answer: (a) China.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. 'Hand-in-Hand 2007' was a joint India-China anti-terrorism exercise.
- (b) Incorrect. Japan is not the country involved in this specific exercise.
- (c) Incorrect. Russia is also not the country involved; India has separate exercises with Russia.
- (d) Incorrect. USA is also not the country involved in this specific exercise.
Key point
'Hand-in-Hand 2007' was a joint anti-terrorism military training exercise between the Indian Army and the Army of China.
Remember
'Hand-in-Hand 2007' was a joint anti-terrorism exercise between India and China.
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'Hand-in-Hand' (India-China) with other bilateral exercises India holds with Russia or the USA.
- Not knowing the specific 2007 year and anti-terrorism focus of this exercise.
- Mixing up different joint military exercise names and their partner countries.
Exam tip
'Hand-in-Hand' = India-China joint anti-terrorism exercise. A specific, named bilateral military exercise.
Sources
- Ministry of Defence, Government of India — Annual Report 2007–08 (joint military exercises: Hand-in-Hand 2007)
- Ministry of Defence, Government of India — Press Release on the India–China joint exercise Hand-in-Hand 2007 (Kunming, December 2007)