Why in the news?
- The 19th edition of Exercise SURYA KIRAN begins.
Exercise Surya Kiran
- What is it?: It is a military exercise conducted annually between India and Nepal on a reciprocal basis in both countries.
- Host: Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
- Launch: Initially launched in 2011
- Focus: This joint military exercise focuses on counterterrorism and operations in challenging terrains, with troops engaging in rigorous drills such as jungle survival, combat first aid, ambush tactics, and heliborne operations.
Source: DD News