US-India Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 Set to Kick Off in Kochi

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise: 1. The exercise is conducted at Eastern Naval Command, Vishakhapatnam. 2. The bilateral exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen professional cooperation between the specialist diving and EOD teams of the two navies. 3. The five-day exercise will comprise Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-training, equipment demonstrations and scenario-based practical exercises. How many of the above statements are correct?

• A.Only one
• B.Only two
• C.All three
• D.None

Statement 1 is false because the fact list specifies that the exercise is conducted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi. Statement 2 is true as it directly quotes from provision 2 in the fact list. Statement 3 is true as it describes one of the components of the five-day exercise mentioned in provision 3.

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 is the eighth edition of this specialised bilateral training exercise. Statement-II: This is because the two navies have been conducting joint Salvage and EOD exercises since 2005, allowing them to build up experience and refine their procedures over time. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement 1 is true as it directly quotes from provision 5 in the fact list. Statement 2 is also true because it explains why the exercise has reached its eighth edition, citing the precedent set by the joint Salvage and EOD exercises since 2005.