DefenceThursday, 21 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/21-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
PRAGATI 2026 multilateral military exercise begins at Umroi, Meghalaya with 12 foreign countries
Exercise PRAGATI 2026 began at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya on 20 May 2026 with 12 foreign countries.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 20 May 2026, the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya for a two-week period, with India and 12 friendly foreign countries participating.
Key specifics
- PRAGATI stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region.
- The 12 participating countries are Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
- The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain.
- Umroi Military Station is located in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya.
- The exercise is designed to improve joint planning, tactical drills and intelligence management in multinational environments.
Exam lens
Question type: defence exercise and place-in-news, PRAGATI full form, 12 countries, Ri-Bhoi district and counter-terrorism focus are the key TNPSC facts.