Largest Indian National Flag Unfurled Underwater in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Exam-focused facts from the 5 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India secured a place in the Guinness World Records (GWR) for unfurling the largest Indian national flag underwater.
The record-setting feat was performed at Radhanagar Beach located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The operation involved a team of 223 divers comprising personnel from the Navy, police, and various other agencies.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confirmed the tricolour was unfurled in the depths of the sea to set the world record.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stated that the achievement reflects a nation constantly pushing its limits under the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.