India–Australia Joint Military Exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’

Current Context: The India–Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 (4th edition) was held from 13–26 October 2025 at Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia.

• An Indian Army contingent of about 120 personnel (Gorkha Rifles battalion) participated alongside the Australian Army.
• The exercise focused on counter-terrorism operations, urban & semi-urban warfare, and UN peacekeeping drills.
• It aimed to enhance interoperability, coordination, and mutual trust between the two forces.
• The exercise also provided a platform to share best practices in tactical operations.
• AUSTRAHIND has been conducted annually since 2022, alternately in India and Australia.

Question:

Q.1 The 4th edition of the India–Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 was held at which location?
a) Jodhpur, India
b) Darwin, Australia
c) Perth, Australia
d) Sydney, Australia

Answer: c) The 4th edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 was held at Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, from 13–26 October 2025.