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Army conducts exercise Akhand Prahar-II in Jaisalmer

20 October 2026 · ⏱ 2 മിനിറ്റ് · GS-III: Defence; security

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Black Mace Brigade meets Battle Axe Division in the Thar: the Akhand Prahar-II exercise facts GS-III Defence tests

Akhand Prahar-II is held in the Rajasthan desert with the Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division.

Why it matters: general awareness

Army conducts exercise Akhand Prahar-II in Jaisalmer
U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Byron Nesbitt · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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What you need to know

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The Indian Army conducted Akhand Prahar-II in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on or around 18 October 2026.

The exercise involved the Army's Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division.

ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)

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Remember these

  • Akhand Prahar-II was conducted by the Indian Army in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, around 18 October 2026.
  • The exercise involved the Army's Black Mace Brigade and the Battle Axe Division.
  • Jaisalmer lies in the Thar Desert, a typical venue for desert warfare and mechanised training.
  • The exercise is a numbered edition (II), indicating a follow-on to an earlier Akhand Prahar.
  • Syllabus link: GS-III Defence and security.
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How the exam will ask it

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  • Akhand Prahar-II is an exercise of the Indian Army held in the desert terrain of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
  • The Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division took part in the exercise.
  • Jaisalmer is located in the Thar Desert of western Rajasthan, near the international border with Pakistan.

മെയിൻസ്

GS-III (Internal/External Security): Large formation-level exercises in desert terrain test integration of armour, infantry, artillery and aviation under conditions resembling the western front. Their value lies in validating doctrine, jointness and readiness; the way forward is greater tri-service integration, use of drones and surveillance technology, and regular realistic training to maintain operational preparedness.

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