Indian Navy and US Navy Begin 8th Edition of Joint EOD Exercise in Kochi
The joint drills focus on upgrading interoperability in underwater salvage, mine neutralization, and operational explosive disposal mechanisms.
India and the US have consistently executed joint salvage and explosive ordnance management exercises since 2005.
Strategic Impact: Heightens bilateral maritime security coordination and operational response capability across the Indian Ocean Region.
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Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Practice Quiz — 11 August 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
Q2. Which official number series has been introduced by TRAI exclusively for transactional and service voice calls to help consumers identify verified callers?
Q3. Who received the five peacocks donated by India on behalf of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)?
Q4. Which Union Minister of State represented India at Côte d'Ivoire's 66th Independence Day celebrations in Abidjan?
Q5. As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), what was India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above during the April–June 2026 quarter?
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