International, Defence and Summits · 20 April 2026

Indian Army to host Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in Uttarakhand from 16 to 20 April 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 20 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Indian Army, in association with IconMetrix, will host the Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in the Uttarakhand Himalayas.
  • The high-altitude endurance event will span 113 kilometres in the Badrinath–Kedarnath corridor from 16 to 20 April 2026.
  • The event is organised with the support of the Government of Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand Tourism.
  • Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will interact with athletes during the Expo on 16 April.
  • The challenge will feature participation from the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
  • The event aims to promote sustainable mountain tourism and border region engagement.
  • The closing ceremony on 20 April is expected to feature the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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