Exercise SURYA KIRAN-XVI UPSC Relevance
SURYA KIRAN-XVI: It is an Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise that is being held in Nepal. Exercise SURYA KIRAN is important for UPSC Prelims 2023 (International Relations) and UPSC Mains Exam (International Relations and Internal Security).
SURYA KIRAN-XVI in News
- The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” between India and Nepal will be conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal) from 16 – 29 December 2022.
SURYA KIRAN 2022
- About: Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN” is conducted annually between India and Nepal.
- Mandate: Exercise “SURYA KIRAN” is conducted with the aim to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare & counter terrorism operations in mountainous terrain and HADR under UN mandate.
- Countries Involved: Exercise “SURYA KIRAN” is conducted between India and Nepal.
- Venue: Exercise “SURYA KIRAN” is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India.
- The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” is being conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal).
- Focus Areas: The joint exercise SURYA KIRAN 2022 would focus on-
- Evolution of combined drills for planning and conduct of tactical operations at unit level in counter terrorism operations and
- Disaster response mechanism in general and role of armed forces in management of disaster.
- Significance: The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” will enhance the level of defence cooperation.
- Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.
SURYA KIRAN 2022 Participation
- Nepal Army soldiers of Shree Bhawani Baksh Battalion and Indian Army soldiers from the 5 GR will be participating in the exercise.
- The two armies, through these contingents, shall be sharing the experiences gained during the conduct of various counter-insurgency operations over the years in their respective countries.
- During the SURYA KIRAN exercise, participants will be training together to develop inter-operability and share their experience including Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist operations and also on Humanitarian Relief operations.
SURYA KIRAN 2022 FAQs
- Exercise SURYA KIRAN 2022 is conducted between which two countries?
Ans. SURYA KIRAN 2022 Exercise is conducted between the Armies of India and Nepal.
- Where is SURYA KIRAN 2022 exercise being conducted?
Ans. Exercise SURYA KIRAN 2022 is being conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal).
- What is the significance of Exercise SURYA KIRAN?
Ans. The joint military exercise SURYA KIRAN will enhance the level of defence cooperation which will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.
