State PCS - Uttarakhand (UKPSC)

• 24 Dec 2025

Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN Concludes in Uttarakhand

Why in News? 

The 19th edition of Joint Military Exercise SURYAKIRAN between India and Nepal concluded in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. 

Key Points 

• Location: The exercise was held at Foreign Training Node in the Pithoragarh district of  Uttarakhand. 
• Operational Focus: Joint counter-terrorism operations in difficult terrain reflecting strong operational coordination and interoperability. 
• Symbolic Conclusion: The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Nepal planted a ‘Tree of Friendship’, symbolising mutual trust, and the enduring strength of bilateral defence cooperation. 
• Defence Diplomacy: The exercise highlights defence engagement between India and Nepal, enhancing mutual preparedness for contingencies in the challenging Himalayan terrain and strengthening cooperation in military affairs. 
• India–Nepal Boundary Dispute: The dispute mainly concerns the Kalapani,Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura region.