India, Thailand Joint Military Exercise ‘Maitree 2025’

Current Context: The 14th edition of India–Thailand Joint Military Exercise Maitree 2025 was held from 1–14 September 2025 at Umroi, Meghalaya.

• The exercise saw participation of 120 personnel from the Indian Army’s Madras Regiment and 53 soldiers from the Royal Thai Army’s 1st Infantry Battalion.
• Conducted under a UN mandate, it focused on counter‑terrorism and counter‑insurgency operations in semi‑urban and jungle terrain.
• Key drills included a 48‑hour validation exercise with heliborne operations, raids, ISR grid creation, and hostage rescue.
• Cultural and sports exchanges such as volleyball, basketball, and martial traditions enhanced camaraderie.

Question:

Q.1 The 14th edition of India–Thailand Joint Military Exercise Maitree 2025 was conducted at which location?
a) Pune, Maharashtra
b) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
c) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
d) Umroi, Meghalaya

Answer: d) The 14th Maitree exercise took place from 1–14 September 2025 at Umroi, Meghalaya.