India and Myanmar Launch First-Ever Tri-Services HADR Exercise 'RAHAT MITRA' in Chennai

Exam-focused facts from the 6 November 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India and Myanmar commenced the maiden bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise 'RAHAT MITRA' at Chennai on 05 November 2026.
The exercise, coordinated under the aegis of the Indian Navy, is being conducted from 05 to 06 November 2026.
More than 300 personnel from all three services of both countries are participating in the exercise.
The exercise is centred on the theme 'Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership'.
It reflects India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the strategic vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).