PEACEFUL MISSION 2021 | UPSC EXAM

INTRODUCTION

  • In the Orenburg region of Russia, India participated in the 6th edition of the multi-nation counter-terror exercise.
  • Under the aegis of the shanghai cooperation (SCO), the exercise has been organized.
  • A team of 200 personnel has been sent for the 6th edition of ‘exercise peaceful mission’ will is going to be held from September 13 to September 25, 2021, all this is informed by the Indian army.
  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an eight-member economic and security bloc that has also emerged as one of the largest transregional international organizations.

OBJECTIVES – 

  • The main aim of the SCO military exercise is to foster close relations between the SCO member states, said by the Indian army.
  • The exercise also aims in enhancing the abilities of military leaders to command multi-national military contingents.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS –

  • By 2 IL-76 aircraft, the Indian contingent was inducted to the SCO military exercise.
  • They underwent the training and preparation under the aegis of southwestern command, before the departure of the contingent.

WHAT IS A PEACEFUL MISSION EXERCISE?

  • It is a multilateral exercise, which has been conducted between members of the shanghai cooperation organization (SCO), as a part of military diplomacy.
  • It is a landmark event in the military interactions and the global cooperation to counter-terrorism.
  • Between the armed forces of the shanghai cooperation organization, it will enable the sharing of the best military practices.
  • In a multination and joint environment, it will provide an opportunity for the armed forces to train in counter-terrorism operations.

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