Exercise Sudarshan Shakti 2026: Indian Army Conducts Mega Drill in Rajasthan
The Indian Army's Sapta Shakti Command conducted the 'Sudarshan Shakti 2026' exercise in the deserts of Rajasthan to test combat readiness.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- 'Exercise Sudarshan Shakti 2026' conducted in Rajasthan.
- Led by the Indian Army's Sapta Shakti Command.
- Tested the 'Integrated Battle Groups' (IBG) concept.
- Featured indigenous platforms like Arjun tanks and Prachand helicopters.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–5 | Defence acquisitions, military exercises, and appointments appear in SSC GK. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Medium | 4–8 | UPSC focuses on strategic aspects: defence policy, Indo-Pacific, border issues, and bilateral defence deals. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | High | 3–5 | Army, Navy, and Air Force current events are regularly tested in Railway GK. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Military exercise: name, participating countries, location, purpose
- Defence acquisition: system name, purpose, procured from which country
- Appointments: new Chief of Army Staff, CNS, CAS, and their tenures
- Indigenization: 'Made in India' defence milestones, first-ever systems
- Strategic policy: recent changes to defence export policy, FDI limits in defence
Practice Questions
Q1. Which command of the Indian Army conducted 'Exercise Sudarshan Shakti 2026'?
- Southern Command
- Sapta Shakti Command
- Eastern Command
- Northern Command
Explanation: The Sapta Shakti Command (South Western Command) conducted the exercise.
Q2. In which state was 'Exercise Sudarshan Shakti 2026' held?
- Punjab
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
Explanation: The exercise was held in the desert sectors of Rajasthan.
How to Prepare Defence for Government Exams
For every military exercise, note: India + Partner country + Purpose (bilateral or multilateral). Questions are pattern-based.
Defence indigenization ('Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence') is a high-priority topic for 2025–26. Focus on systems developed by DRDO or HAL.
Chiefs of defence services change periodically. Always keep the current CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, and Air Chief up to date.
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