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Param Vishisht Seva Medal
The Olympic Gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra was honoured with the Prama Vishisht Seva Medal. Neeraj Chopra brought fame to India by winning the country’s first athletic gold medal. In Tokyo Olympics, Chopra won the medal throwing javelin to 87.58 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
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INS Khukri decommissioned after 32 years of service
India’s first indigenously built missile corvettes, INS Khukri (P49), was decommissioned after 32 years of service at Visakhapatnam on December 24, 2021. Highlights During the decommissioning ceremony, the national flag, the decommissioning pennant and naval ensign were lowered at sunset. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
President’s Standard 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron
The 22nd President’s Standard Award was presented to the 22nd Missile Vessel of the Indian Navy. During the 1971 India – Pakistan War, the vessel bombed the Karachi port and sunk Pakistani ships. It is being awarded in 2021 as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Indian Navy Day
Every year the Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4. This year the Indian Navy Day is celebrated on the following theme Theme: Indian Navy – Combat Ready, Credible and Cohesive. The theme sends message that India is keenly ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020 • Current Affairs - December, 2021
INS Vela: Indian Navy to commission indigenously built Scorpene-class submarine
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Vela, on November 25, 2021, which is the fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine under Project 75. Key Points Induction of INS Vela will boost its combat capability. Project 75 comprises of construction ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Indian Navy commissioned INS Visakhapatnam
Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Visakhapatnam at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Key Points On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that India’s efforts towards defence modernisation is on full swing and it is a proud day to become ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate Tushil launched in Russia
The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class was launched on October 28, 2021 for the Indian Navy. Highlights Frigate was launched at Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad. Indian Ambassador to Russia, D Bala Venkatesh Varma as well as senior dignitaries of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Indian Navy to conduct Offshore Sailing Regatta
To commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Indian Navy is conducting an Offshore Sailing Regatta under the aegis of Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA). Key Points Offshore Sailing Regatta is being conducted from Kochi to Goa. In the event, Six Indian ..