Consider the following statements regarding the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026: 1. The exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy and the United States Navy. 2. The exercise is being conducted at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi and focuses on specialised diving operations and the safe handling and disposal of explosive ordnance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026:
1.The exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy and the United States Navy.
2.The exercise is being conducted at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi and focuses on specialised diving operations and the safe handling and disposal of explosive ordnance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Navy–US Navy EOD exercise aims to strengthen operational coordination, interoperability and sharing of best practices in specialised maritime EOD and diving operations.

Statement 2 is correct: The five-day exercise is being conducted from 10–14 August 2026 at Kochi under the Southern Naval Command, focusing on diving operations and EOD procedures.

Source: PIB

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