International, Defence and Summits · 30 April 2026

Indian Army to host 11 nations for inaugural edition of exercise Pragati in Meghalaya

Exam-focused facts from the 30 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Indian Army is hosting the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise 'Pragati'.
  • The exercise is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.
  • Military delegations from 11 friendly countries are participating in the event.
  • 'Pragati' stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region.
  • The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations.