The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have set a Guinness World Record by unfurling the largest underwater national flag.

• The massive Tricolour was deployed beneath the sea in a complex, tightly coordinated operation involving multiple agencies and trained divers at Swaraj Dweep

About the Achievement

• • Location: Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep (earlier Havelock Island)

• Havelock Island was officially renamed as Swaraj Dweep in 2018 in honor of Subhash Chandra Bose, who had proposed the name during a visit to the islands in 1943.

• In 2024 Port Blair, capital of A&N Islands, was renamed “Sri Vijaya Puram” in honor of the region’s role in India’s freedom struggle, including the naval history of the Chola Empire.

• Flag size: Approximately 60 × 40 metres
• Certified by: Guinness World Records

Execution of the Event

• Coordinated effort involving: Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Andaman & Nicobar Police, Forest Department & Professional scuba divers.
• Operation required:
  • Precise underwater coordination
  • Advanced diving techniques
• The achievement highlights the growing stature of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a destination for adventure tourism, marine activities, and globally recognised events.

Exam Hook

Prelims Question:
Radhanagar Beach, recently seen in news, is located in:
(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Goa
(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(d) Puducherry

One-line Wrap

The underwater Tricolour record highlights Andaman’s rise as a global hub for marine adventure and tourism.

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