Trident Juncture exercises of NATO
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about NATO?
1. Switzerland is a NATO member.
2. Trident Juncture exercises of NATO and its allies opened in Italy.- Published on 21 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
- Switzerland is not a NATO member.
- In 1996 Switzerland joined NATO's Partnership for Peace, the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council.
- Trident Juncture exercises are the biggest military exercise conducted by alliance in past 13 years as it has mobilized around 36,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen from more than 30 countries of NATO.