In Newscountry
Cambodia
Southeast Asia
Why in news
May 2026
Phnom Penh's army trained with India in the CINBAX counter-terrorism exercise under a UN peacekeeping framework.
Key facts
- Phnom Penh's army trained with India in the CINBAX counter-terrorism exercise under a UN peacekeeping framework.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news.
Mains
Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Asked in UPSC
2025, 2020, 2015, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001, 1999, 1997
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cambodia in the news?
May 2026: Phnom Penh's army trained with India in the CINBAX counter-terrorism exercise under a UN peacekeeping framework.
Why is Cambodia important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news. Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Last updated: 2026-10-09