Indian Army to host inaugural edition of multilateral 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 exercise.
'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.
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi visited his alma mater, Sainik School Rewa.