Exercise Surya Kiran
Exercise Surya Kiran
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For Prelims: About Exercise Surya Kiran |
Why in the news?
The Indian Army contingent, comprising 334 personnel, departed for Nepal recently to participate in the eighteenth edition of the Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran.
About Exercise Surya Kiran:
- It is a joint military exercise between the Indian army and Nepal army.
- It is an annual event, conducted alternately in both countries.
It aims to enhance interoperability in forest warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountains, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief under the United Nations Charter.
- Through various war games, both sides seek to improve their operational capabilities, refine their combat skills, and strengthen their coordination to operate together in challenging scenarios.
- The exercise will provide a platform for soldiers from India and Nepal to exchange ideas and experiences, share best practices, and foster a deeper understanding of each other’s operational procedures.
- 18th Edition:
○It is scheduled to take place in Saljhandi, Nepal.
○The Indian Army contingent is being led by a battalion from the 11th Gorkha Rifles, while the Nepal Army will be represented by the Srijung Battalion.
Source: The Economic times