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Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant: Key Facts
The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier is set to be commissioned into service by end of 2021 or early 2022. The project is significant in light of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative as 75% of its materials and onboard equipment are indigenously developed. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Anti-ship version of BrahMos Test: Highlights
The Indian Navy test-fired the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory. This comes amid the border tensions with China in eastern Ladakh. This successful test is a part of series of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
DRDO launches first Varunastra, a heavy weight Torpedo
The Defence Research Development Organization recently flagged off the first Varunastra, the heavy weight torpedo. The torpedo was designed and developed by the BDL, Vishakhapatnam Unit of Indian Navy. About Varunastra It is a ship launched electrically propelled heavyweight anti-submarine ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Navy launches fifth Scorpene Submarine “Vagir”
On November 12, 2020, the Indian Navy launched the fifth Scorpene submarine “Vagir” at Mazagon Dock of south Mumbai. The submarine is capable of taking missions such as anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, mine laying, intelligence gathering and area surveillance. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India-Italy Bilateral Summit: 15 Pacts signed
On November 6, 2020, PM Modi is to hold a virtual bilateral summit with his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte. The leaders are to sign 15 pacts in the field of energy, trade, ship building and culture. Highlights The summit is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Coast Guard Ship C-452 to be commissioned in Indian Navy
On November 3, 2020, the ICGS C-452, designed and built by L&T is to be commissioned in the Indian Navy. The ship was indigenously built in India under the Make in India initiative. Highlights Earlier, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Navy Test Fires Anti-Ship Missile in Bay of Bengal
On October 30, 2020, Indian Navy test fired the Anti-Ship Missile from INS Kora in Bay of Bengal. The missile hit the destined target successfully. Key Highlights INS Kora was commissioned in 1998. It was designed by the Indian Navy ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indian-origin Wavel Ramkalawan becomes the President of Seychelles
On October 25, 2020, India born Wavel Ramkalawan was elected as the President of Seychelles. This is the first time, the opposition candidate has won elections in Seychelles since 1977. Background Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
INS Prabal sinks target with high accurate precision
On October 23, 2020, the Indian Navy released a video showing anti-missile ship INS Prabal launching a missile. The video clearly showed the high accuracy of the missile. The missile sunk a targeted ship. The ship was decommissioned long back. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indian Navy operationalises first Batch of Women Pilots
On October 22, 2020, the Indian Navy operationalised the first batch of women pilots on Dornier Aircraft at Kochi. This was done by the Southern Naval Command of Indian Navy. Highlights The three women pilots are Lieutenant Divya Sharma, Lieutenant ..