DEFENCE
Joint Exercises
Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026: India-Japan Joint Military Training Concludes
The 7th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian 2026' concluded at Chaubattia in Uttarakhand after a two-week training period.
The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in urban warfare and complex terrain.
Training drills primarily covered counter-insurgency (CI) and counter-terrorism (CT) operations to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.
Exam Perspective: Regular joint exercises like Dharma Guardian indicate the growing strategic alignment between India and Japan in the Indo-Pacific region.
The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in urban warfare and complex terrain.
Training drills primarily covered counter-insurgency (CI) and counter-terrorism (CT) operations to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.
Exam Perspective: Regular joint exercises like Dharma Guardian indicate the growing strategic alignment between India and Japan in the Indo-Pacific region.
Key Facts / Static GK
Location of Dharma Guardian 2026: Chaubattia, Uttarakhand
Japanese Force: JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)
Japanese Force: JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)
Practice Quiz — 13 March 2026
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Answer: (B) Parthanil Ghosh — Parthanil Ghosh has been selected to lead HDFC ERGO General Insurance as its MD and CEO, succeeding Anuj Tyagi.
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Q4. Regarding the 'Nirbhaya Nisha' initiative, which of the following statements is correct?
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Q5. Where was the 'Indian Orchid Festival 2026' held?
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