6th edition of Exercise SCO PEACEFUL MISSION 2021 to be held in Orenburg, Russia from 13 to 25 Sep | Daily Current Affairs Dose

6th edition of Exercise SCO PEACEFUL MISSION 2021 to be held in Orenburg, Russia from 13 to 25 Sep

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6th edition of Exercise SCO PEACEFUL MISSION 2021 to be held in Orenburg, Russia from 13 to 25 Sep | Daily Current Affairs Dose

The 6th edition of Exercise SCO 2021 PEACEFUL MISSION is being hosted by Russia in the Orenburg Region of South West Russia from 13 to 25 September 2021.

Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise PEACEFUL MISSION is a Multilateral Exercise, which is conducted biennially as part of military diplomacy between Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states.

6th edition of Exercise SCO PEACEFUL MISSION 2021: Aims

The aim of the exercise is to foster close relations between SCO member states and to enhance abilities of the military leaders to command multi-national military contingents.

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Indian Army Participates in the 6th Edition of Exercise SCO Peaceful Mission 2021 at Orenburg, Russia

The Indian Army contingent comprising an all arms combined force of 200 personnel to include 38 personnel from the Indian Air Force is participating in the Exercise PEACEFUL MISSION -2021. 

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The Indian Army contingent was inducted to the exercise area by two IL-76 aircrafts. Prior to their departure, the contingent underwent training and preparation under the aegis of South Western Command.

6th edition of Exercise SCO PEACEFUL MISSION 2021: Key Highlights

The exercise will enable sharing of best practices between the Armed Forces of SCO nations. The exercise will also provide an opportunity to the Armed Forces of SCO Nations to train in Counter-Terrorism Operations in an urban scenario in a multinational and joint environment. The scope of the exercise includes professional interaction, mutual understanding of drills & procedures, establishment of joint command & control structures and elimination of terrorist threats.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Full form of the SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), or Shanghai Pact
• Formation of SCO: 2001
• Type of SCO: Mutual security, political, economic organisation
• Headquarters of SCO: Chaoyang District, Beijing
• Secretary General of SCO: Vladimir Norov
• Deputy Secretaries General: Sabyr Imandosov, Sherali Jononov, Wang Kaiwen, Aziz Nosirov and Vladimir Potapenko

How many members in SCO: 8 member states

1. China
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Pakistan
6. Russia
7. Tajikistan
8. Uzbekistan

4 Observer states

1. Afghanistan
2. Belarus
3. Iran
4. Mongolia

6 Dialogue partners

1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Cambodia
4. Nepal
5. Sri Lanka
6. Turkey

4 Guest attendances

1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations
2. Commonwealth of Independent States
3. Turkmenistan
4. United Nations