Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025

Current Context: Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was held from August 20–30 in Laipuli, Tinsukia (Assam) and Manipur, led by the Indian Army with support from state governments.

• The aim was to enhance civil-military coordination, improve disaster response, and promote national integration.
• Participants included the Air Force, Police, NDRF, SDRF, BRO, Railways, and industrial security teams like OIL, IOCL, and Coal India.
• Activities focused on healthcare, education, road safety, employment in Armed Forces, and Operation Sadbhavna outreach.
• Educational institutions and local communities actively engaged in awareness and capacity-building programs.
• The exercise strengthened joint operational protocols and built trust between security forces and civilians.

Question:

Q.1 Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was conducted in which of the following locations?
a) Guwahati and Shillong
b) Laipuli (Assam) and Manipur
c) Siliguri (West Bengal) and Aizawl (Mizoram)
d) Kohima (Nagaland) and Imphal (Manipur)

Answer: b) The joint exercise was held from August 20–30, 2025, in Laipuli, Tinsukia (Assam) and Manipur to strengthen civil-military cooperation.