India–Nepal joint military exercise Suryakiran XIX begins at Pithoragarh
The 19th edition of the India–Nepal joint military exercise 'Suryakiran XIX – 2025' began at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on 25 November 2025 and runs until 8 December 2025.
Summary
Each side fields 334 personnel — India mainly from the Assam Regiment and Nepal mainly from the Devi Datta Regiment. The exercise rehearses sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN mandate, covering jungle warfare, counter-terrorism in mountainous terrain, HADR, medical response and integrated ground–aviation operations. This edition focuses on emerging technologies such as unmanned aerial systems, drone-based ISR, AI-enabled decision support and unmanned logistic vehicles.
Key facts
- Exercise
- Suryakiran XIX – 2025 (19th edition), India–Nepal
- Venue
- Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
- Dates
- 25 Nov – 8 Dec 2025
- Indian troops
- 334, mainly Assam Regiment
- Nepal troops
- 334, mainly Devi Datta Regiment
- Mandate
- Sub-conventional ops under UN Chapter VII
Practice MCQs 3 questions
'Suryakiran', whose 19th edition began on 25 November 2025, is a joint military exercise between India and:
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Correct answer: B — Nepal
Suryakiran is the India–Nepal joint military exercise; the 19th edition began at Pithoragarh on 25 November 2025.
Where is Exercise Suryakiran XIX – 2025 being held?
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Correct answer: C — Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
The exercise commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, and runs from 25 November to 8 December 2025.
Which regiment mainly represents the Indian Army contingent in Exercise Suryakiran XIX – 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Assam Regiment
The 334-strong Indian contingent is mainly from the Assam Regiment; Nepal's is mainly from the Devi Datta Regiment.