Indian Navy
Indian Navy Day Observed on December 4
Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 each year, which honors the Indian Navy’s dedication to protecting the nation’s maritime borders. The day commemorates Operation Trident from the 1971 India-Pakistan war, which showcased India’s naval strength with attack on ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INSV Tarini Begins Historic Journey to New Zealand
On November 24, 2024, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini departed Fremantle, Australia, which marks the start of the second leg of its global expedition. The crew, led by Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, received ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Navy’s Sea Vigil-24 Exercise
The Indian Navy is gearing up for the fourth edition of the ‘Sea Vigil’ Coastal Defence Exercise. Scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2024, this edition promises unprecedented scale and participation. Six ministries and 21 organisations will be involved. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INSV Tarini Completes Historic Voyage to Australia
The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini has successfully completed a 39-day voyage. This journey began on October 2, 2024, from Goa. The expedition is part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II initiative. It aims to promote gender equality and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Indian Navy’s OpDemo2024
The Indian Navy is set to showcase its maritime prowess at the upcoming Operational Demonstration (OpDemo2024) in Puri, Odisha. This event coincides with Navy Day on December 4. President Droupadi Murmu will attend as the chief guest. The demonstration aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Tankai Method
The Tankai method, also known as the stitched shipbuilding method, is a remarkable 2000-year-old technique of constructing ships by stitching wooden planks together. This technique offers numerous advantages, such as flexibility and durability, making the ships less susceptible to damage ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
INS Kirpan
In a historic move, India has embarked on a significant journey by gifting its in-service missile corvette, INS Kirpan, to Vietnam. This marks the first time that India has bestowed a fully operational corvette upon a ‘Friendly Foreign Country.’ The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) ‘Dhruv’
The Indian Navy’s training capabilities received a significant boost as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex ‘Dhruv’. This state-of-the-art complex aims to enhance practical training in the Indian Navy, providing real-time experience in navigation, fleet operations, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs