What is the name of the 5th Scorpene submarine of Project 75?

INS Vagir

INS Khanderi

INS Kharanj

INS Kalavari

Correct Answer : INS Vagir

The Indian Navy on Tuesday(20h Dec 2022) received the fifth scorpene-class submarine Vagir ahead of its planned commissioning next month(Jan 2023). The induction of the submarine, built under Project-75, is set to bolster the Indian Navy's combat capability.

* India has been focusing on shoring up its maritime capability with a focus on the Indian Ocean in the backdrop of concerns over China's growing forays into the region, considered the backyard of the Indian Navy.

* Project-75 includes the indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene design.

* The submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.

* "Launched on Nov 12, 2020, Vagir commenced the sea trials from February 1 and it is a matter of great pride that she has completed all major trials including the weapon and sensor trials in the shortest time in comparison to the earlier submarines," Navy Spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : December 20, 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

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