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Q11 (CDS-II/2012) Geography › Maps & Locations › Conflict and strategic regions Answer Verified

Farkhor Air Base, operated by the Indian Air Force, is situated in which one among the following countries?

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Farkhor Air Base is located near the town of Farkhor in Tajikistan, approximately 130 kilometers southeast of the capital, Dushanbe [1]. It is historically significant as India's first military base outside its own territory [1]. The base was established through negotiations between India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Tajik government starting in 1996 to support the Afghan Northern Alliance against the Taliban [1]. India subsequently invested millions of dollars to refurbish the airfield, with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completing the work by 2007 [1]. The base is operated by the Indian Air Force in collaboration with the Tajik Air Force [1]. Strategically, it provides India with depth in Central Asia and proximity to the Afghan border, which is vital for regional security and counter-terrorism efforts.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farkhor_Air_Base
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