DefenceThursday, 23 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/23-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
INS Nireekshak joined IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo with BHISM cubes and ammunition handover
INS Nireekshak reached Colombo for the 4th IN-SLN DIVEX from 21 to 27 April 2026 and supported Sri Lanka with BHISM cubes and 50,000 rounds of ammunition.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 21 April 2026, the Indian Navy’s INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the 4th bilateral diving exercise IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, scheduled from 21 to 27 April 2026.
Key specifics
- INS Nireekshak is a Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel.
- The ship presented 2 BHISM cubes under the Aarogya Maitri initiative.
- BHISM portable medical units can handle up to 200 emergency cases.
- The Indian Navy handed over 50,000 rounds of 9 mm ammunition to the Sri Lankan Navy.
- The exercise aligns with India’s MAHASAGAR vision, meaning Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Exam lens
Defence and international cooperation question type, INS Nireekshak, Colombo, 21–27 April 2026, 50,000 rounds, BHISM, MAHASAGAR; TNPSC may ask the vessel type and the purpose of the bilateral diving exercise.