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Army conducts exercise Akhand Prahar-II in Jaisalmer
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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.
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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.
ଉତ୍ସ: 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
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- 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.
ମେନ୍ସ
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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