Multinational Military Exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026

Current Context: India hosted the maiden Multinational Military Exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, starting May 20, 2026.

• Full Form: Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Participants included over 400 personnel from 13 nations (India + 12 friendly countries: Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam).
• Focus areas: counter‑terrorism in semi‑mountainous/jungle terrain, joint planning, tactical drills, interoperability, endurance, and coordinated operations.
• Training highlights: rock craft, ambush/anti‑ambush, slithering, jungle lane shooting, bus intervention drills, mixed‑team exercises.
• Special features: Indian Army K9 warriors and robotic dogs, showcasing the blend of tradition and futuristic technology for regional security cooperation.

Question:

Q.1 Which country hosted the maiden Multinational Military Exercise PRAGATI 2026?
a) Sri Lanka
b) India
c) Vietnam
d) Malaysia

Answer: b) India hosted the first-ever Exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya beginning on May 20, 2026.