Multinational Military Exercises and Regional Security Cooperation
International Relations
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Background
This concept is vital for understanding India's foreign policy, defense strategy, regional security architecture, and its role in promoting stability through military diplomacy. It highlights strategic partnerships, capacity building, and collective security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region.
Multinational military exercises are critical components of military diplomacy, designed to foster interoperability, build mutual trust, and enhance joint operational readiness among participating nations. These exercises provide platforms for sharing best practices, understanding diverse tactical approaches, and preparing for coordinated responses to common security challenges in a specific region.
Facts & tables
- Exercise PRAGATI 2026 participants
- Involved 12 friendly nations including Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
- Location
- Held at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, India.
- Key objectives
- Enhancing interoperability and joint operational readiness in multinational environments.
- Strategic significance
- Demonstrates India's commitment to regional security partnerships and military diplomacy.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Geopolitics & International Conflicts |
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Indian Army | Organizes |
Prelims angle
Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis
Prelims angle: Factual recall
- Multinational exercises foster interoperability and trust.
- PRAGATI 2026 involved 12 nations in Meghalaya.
- Aims: joint operational readiness, shared best practices.
- Reflects India's military diplomacy and regional security focus.
- Crucial for coordinated responses to security challenges.
| Year | Framing tags |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
| 2024 | Multi-statement analysis, Cause and effect relationships |
| 2019 | Factual recall, Policy measures |
| 2017 | Statement-based questions, Factual recall |
| 2016 | Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions |
| 2015 | Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2015 | Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding |
Timeline
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Geopolitics & International Conflicts
Conceptual area
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Prelims 2015
Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis
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Prelims 2015
Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding
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Prelims 2016
Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions
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Prelims 2017
Statement-based questions, Factual recall
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Prelims 2019
Factual recall, Policy measures
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Prelims 2024
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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Prelims 2024
Multi-statement analysis, Cause and effect relationships
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K9 warriors and robotic dogs steal spotlight at Exercise PRAGATI 2026
Multinational military exercises like PRAGATI 2026 are crucial for fostering interoperability, building trust, and enhancing joint operational readiness among participating nations, reflecting regional security cooperation.
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Past papers
2015–2024 · 4 questions
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K9 warriors and robotic dogs steal spotlight at Exercise PRAGATI 2026
Multinational military exercises like PRAGATI 2026 are crucial for fostering interoperability, building trust, and enhancing joint operational readiness among participating nations, reflecting regional security cooperation.
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Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?
1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Select the answer using the code given below :
* Statement 1 is incorrect: Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023 was a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka. * Statement 2 is correct: The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” commenced in Aundh (Pune). * Statement 3 is correct: The Scope of the exercise includes synergizing joint responses during counter-terrorist operations. * Statement 4 is correct: 15 personnel from Indian Air Force and five personnel from Sri Lankan Air Force participated in the exercise.
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements:
1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills
2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect. IOR-ARC is a regional cooperation initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim countries. It was established in Mauritius in March 1997 with the aim of promoting economic and technical cooperation. IOR-ARC is the only pan-Indian ocean grouping. It brings together countries from three continents having different sizes, economic strengths, and a wide diversity of languages, cultures. Statement 2 is incorrect. It aims to create a platform for trade, socio-economic and cultural cooperation in the Indian Ocean rim area. The Indian Ocean Rim is rich in strategic and precious minerals, metals and other natural resources, marine resources and energy, all of which can be sourced from Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), continental shelves and the deep seabed.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
* Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. This statement is correct as the Sahel region has been experiencing significant instability and security challenges, including terrorism, armed conflict, and humanitarian crises. * Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. This statement is also correct. Several countries in the Sahel region, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad, have experienced military coups in recent years. * Statement-II explains Statement-I because the military takeovers and coups contribute to the instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. The political instability resulting from these coups disrupts governance, exacerbates conflict, and undermines efforts to address security and development challenges in the region.
Consider the following in respect of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among the navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect. The inaugural IONS was held in February 2008 in New Delhi, India. The Indian Navy served as the Chair for the first two years (2008-2010). Statement 2 is correct. IONS is indeed a voluntary initiative that aims to promote maritime cooperation among the navies of countries bordering the Indian Ocean. It provides a platform for discussions on regional maritime security issues and fosters friendly relationships between participating nations.
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants?
1. Bangladesh
2. Cambodia
3. China
4. Myanmar
5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
All 6 participants of the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation are member countries bordering the basins of the Mekong and Ganga rivers, aiming to collaborate on various initiatives. These countries are: - India - Cambodia - Laos - Myanmar - Thailand - Vietnam Hence, China & Bangladesh are not part of the Mekong-Ganga Corporation.
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Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, originally (and still colloquially) known as the Gulf Cooperation Council, is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf except Iran. Its member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The Charter of the Gulf Cooperation Council was signed on 25 May 1981, formally establishing the institution. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
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* India signed the ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with Russia. * India and Russia have a long-standing strategic partnership in the field of civil nuclear cooperation. * The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in areas such as nuclear fuel cycle management, nuclear power projects, and research in nuclear science and technology. * Russia has been a key partner in India's nuclear energy sector, particularly through Rosatom, which has been involved in building Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu. * Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States have also engaged in nuclear cooperation with India but were not part of this specific agreement.