GCC approved advanced headquarters for Unified Military Command in Kuwait on 10 November 2026 at 23rd Joint Defence Council in Manama Bahrain and will allocate appropriate forces to it.
Six members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Unified Military Command was established in December 2013 with headquarters in Riyadh opened in 2021.
The decision follows heightened security concerns after Iranian missile and drone attacks on GCC states and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Leaders in April at Jeddah sought accelerated completion of joint missile warning system.
Expected Current Affairs Questions for UPSC CDS NDA and AFCAT 1 2027 Written Exam
Q1. Where will GCC advanced headquarters for Unified Military Command be established?
A. Kuwait
B. Riyadh
C. Doha
D. Abu Dhabi
Ans A - GCC approved advanced forward headquarters in Kuwait with appropriate forces allocated.
Q2. When was GCC Unified Military Command established?
A. December 2013
B. December 2015
C. December 2011
D. December 2021
Ans A - Unified Military Command established at Kuwait summit in December 2013.
Q3. Where was the 23rd GCC Joint Defence Council meeting held?
A. Manama Bahrain
B. Riyadh Saudi Arabia
C. Kuwait City Kuwait
D. Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Ans A - Meeting held in Manama Bahrain chaired by Bahrain Defence Minister Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi.
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