Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi leaves for four-day Bhutan visit
On 30 June 2025, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit to enhance defence cooperation.
Summary
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, departed for Bhutan on 30 June 2025 on a four-day official visit aimed at enhancing defence cooperation. The programme included a call on the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army. The Army chief was also to interact with officials of the Indian Embassy, the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) and Project DANTAK.
Key facts
- Visitor
- COAS General Upendra Dwivedi
- Duration
- Four days, from 30 June 2025
- Calls
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck; Lt Gen Batoo Tshering, COO, Royal Bhutan Army
- Indian presence
- Indian Embassy, IMTRAT, Project DANTAK
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian Army chief departed on a four-day official visit to Bhutan on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — General Upendra Dwivedi
PIB: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit.
During the June 2025 Bhutan visit, the Army chief was to interact with officials of IMTRAT and which Indian project in Bhutan?
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Correct answer: A — Project DANTAK
PIB: the COAS will also interact with senior officials of the Indian Embassy, the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) and Project DANTAK.