India and Sri Lanka conduct 4th edition of bilateral diving exercise IN-SLN DIVEX 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 3 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 was conducted at Colombo from April 21-28.
The Indian Navy's Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak participated alongside diving teams from both navies.
A key highlight was the execution of mixed gas dives off Colombo over World War-era wrecks SS Worcester and SS Perseus.
Divers from both navies successfully executed deep-sea dives beyond 55 metres, enhancing joint underwater search, rescue, and salvage capabilities.
Two BHISM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri) cubes were handed over under India's Aarogya Maitri initiative during the exercise.