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Why in the news? Commissioning Event: INS Nirdeshak, the second ship under the Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel (Large) Project, will be commissioned on December 18 at Visakhapatnam. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessel reflects the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative with over 80% indigenous content. Key Features of INS Nirdeshak Advanced Systems: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev becomes the Indian Navy’s first female helicopter pilot. Awarded the prestigious ‘Golden Wings’ by Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar. Held at INS Rajali, Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu About INS Rajali : Location and Operations: INS Rajali is an Indian naval air station near Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. Operates under the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Navy replaces colonial-era ship terms with national symbols. Jackstaff and Jack were replaced with National Flag Staff, National Flag. About changes in Navy Terminology: Old Terms: ‘Jackstaff’ and ‘Jack’ New Terms: ‘National Flag Staff’ and ‘National Flag’ Origins: Derived from British naval traditions, denoting flag-related terminology. Symbolic Changes: Octagon shape …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Why in the News? The article discusses recent developments and challenges in restructuring India’s military leadership, focusing on the appointment of new roles such as the Vice Chief of …
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