Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The Defence Ministry inaugurated the Indian Navy’s first independent headquarters, Nausena Bhawan, in Delhi Cantonment.
The building, designed through a nationwide competition, consolidates the Navy’s operations previously spread across 13 locations. Achieving Green Rating IV features a robust three-tier security system with cutting-edge technologies.
The Indian Navy ( founded on 26 January 1950 as current service; and on 5 September 1612 as East India Company Navy) under the Supreme Commander, the President of India, is led by the Chief of Naval Staff. It operates as a blue-water navy in regions like the Persian Gulf, the Horn of Africa, and the Strait of Malacca, conducting anti-piracy operations and partnering with regional navies. The Navy comprises 67,252 active and 75,000 reserve personnel, along with a fleet of 150 ships, submarines, and 300 aircraft. It boasts 2 active aircraft carriers, 1 amphibious transport dock, and various other vessels, establishing itself as a multi-regional blue-water navy.
Navy in Ancient India:
