NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS 16 DEC | SURYA KIRAN – XVI | RAS
Published on December 17, 2022 by Just Prep Raj |
Last Updated on April 3, 2023 by Just Prep Raj
NATIONAL NEWS | 16 DEC | RAS | PRE | MAINS
National News
- The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal Joint training exercise “SURYA KIRAN – XVI” between India and Nepal will be conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal) from 16-29 December 2022.
It is biennial exercise, which is held alternately in both the countries,
- The 6th Edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint exercise ‘KAZIND-22’ has been conducted at umroi , Meghalaya from 15-28 December 2022.
- US wildlife officials declare ‘Nevada Wild Flower’ as Endangered Species.
- Cindy Hook has been appointed as the inaugural CEO of the organizing committee for the 2032 Olympic and paraolympic Games in Brisbane.
- Tokyo makes solar panels mandatory for New homes built after 2035.
- The Government of India has granted the GI tags to 9 New Items including :-
- Gamocha (Assam)
- Tandur red gram (Telangana)
- Raktsey Karpo Apricot (Ladakh)
- Alibagh White Onion (MH)
With this the total number of GI Tags in India comes to 432.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.01 What is Surya Kiran exercise?
Ans: Exercise “SURYA KIRAN” is conducted annually between India and Nepal with the aim to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare & counter terrorism operations in mountainous terrain and HADR under UN mandate.
Q.02 What is 16th Surya Kiran exercise?
Ans: “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” will be conducted from 16th to 29th December 2022. Exercise “SURYA KIRAN” is conducted annually between India and Nepal to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare & counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain and HADR under UN mandate.
Q.03 Is Surya Kiran a joint military?
Ans: The 16th India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN’ commenced on 16 Dec 2022 at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi. The exercise commenced with unfurling of the National Flags and both armies marching in harmony on the India and Nepal military tunes.
Q.04 What is 15 Surya Kiran exercise?
Ans: Surya Kiran is a bilateral joint military exercise between India and Nepal. Indian Army and Nepal Army participate in the Surya Kiran exercise. The 15th edition of Indo-Nepal joint military training exercise Surya Kiran was held on September 20, 2021, at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.
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