What is the name of India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC)?

IAC Viraat

IAC Vikrant

IAC Vishal

IAC Arihant

Correct Answer : IAC Vikrant

* As per the official sources, PM Modi will commission the India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant on September 2, 2022.

* The four trial phases of IAC Vikrant was completed on 10th July 2022.

* The IAC Vikrant was designed by Indian Navy's in-house Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited.

* The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and has a height of 59 metres.

* The construction of IAC Vikrant was began in 2009.

* The Prime Minister will officially induct the vessel to the Indian Navy at a specially arranged venue inside the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) which is manufactured over Rs. 20,000 crore warship..

Source : Mint

Published On : August 23, 2022

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Which city did the Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB 8005 visit for a cooperation exercise with India?

Kochi

Chennai

Mumbai

Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer : Kochi

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At which location will the Indian Navy commission INS Nirdeshak on December 18, 2024?

Kochi

Chennai

Visakhapatnam

Mumbai

Correct Answer : Visakhapatnam

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Q .

Which country won the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 in hockey?

China

Japan

India

Oman

Correct Answer : India

* India clinched the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 in hockey by defeating China in a penalty shootout with a score of 3-2 in Muscat, Oman.

* Key contributors to the victory included goalkeeper Nidhi with three saves and goals by Sakshi Rana, Ishika, and Sunelita Toppo.

* The match ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Additionally, Deepika Sehrawat stood out as the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals, and Hockey India announced rewards for the players and staff to celebrate the achievement.