Exercise 'Sudarshan Shakti 2026' Commences in Rajasthan
The Indian Army's Southern Command has commenced the large-scale military exercise 'Sudarshan Shakti 2026' in the deserts of Rajasthan.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- 'Sudarshan Shakti 2026' is a major Indian Army exercise.
- Conducted in the Rajasthan desert sector.
- Involves integrated operations between the Army and Air Force.
- Focuses on validating new technologies and combat readiness.
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. |
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'?
- Northern Command
- Southern Command
- Western Command
- Eastern Command
Explanation: The exercise was conducted by the Southern Command of the Indian Army.
Q2. Where was 'Exercise Sudarshan Shakti 2026' held?
- Ladakh
- Rajasthan
- Uttarakhand
- Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The exercise was held in the deserts 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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