India and Kyrgyzstan to hold 13th edition of Exercise Khanjar in Assam

Exam-focused facts from the 4 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The 13th edition of the India–Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar will be conducted in Misamari, Assam from 4 to 17 February.
Exercise Khanjar, initiated in 2011, is an annual training event with venues alternating between India and Kyrgyzstan.
The previous edition of Exercise Khanjar was held in Kyrgyzstan in March 2025.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan with focus on urban warfare and counter-terrorism under United Nations mandate.