Source: BL Subject: Security/Miscellaneous Context: Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia, Indian Navy warships deployed under Operation Sankalp have been placed on standby for potential Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. About Operation Sankalp: What it is? Operation Sankalp (Sanskrit for Commitment) is the Indian Navy’s proactive maritime security initiative launched …
Source: PIB Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Prime Minister has lauded INSV Kaundinya as it embarks on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, symbolically retracing India’s ancient maritime routes. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, the vessel showcases India’s rich seafaring heritage. About INSV Kaundinya: What it is? INSV Kaundinya is an Indian Naval …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, its first indigenously designed Diving Support Craft, at Kochi. About Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20: What it is? A purpose-built Diving Support Craft designed for underwater operations such as diving missions, inspection, repair, and salvage in coastal waters. Developed by: Titagarh Rail Systems …
Source: TH Subject: Defence Context: The Indian Navy has received ‘Taragiri’, the fourth Nilgiri-class advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A, delivered by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. About INS Taragiri: What it is? INS Taragiri is a Project 17A Nilgiri-class advanced stealth frigate, designed as a multi-mission combat platform with enhanced stealth, firepower, automation and survivability. …
Source: TOI Context: India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe floods and over 80 deaths. About Operation Sagar Bandhu: What it is? Operation Sagar Bandhu is India’s rapid Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission launched to support Sri Lanka during the devastating …
Source: DC Context: INS Sahyadri has reached Guam in the Northern Pacific to participate in Exercise Malabar 2025, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime cooperation, regional stability, and interoperability among the Quad nations. About Exercise Malabar 2025: What it is? Exercise Malabar is a multilateral naval exercise involving the navies of India, the United States, Japan, …
Source: NDTV Context: The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Ikshak’, the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). It will be the first SVL-class ship based at the Southern Naval Command. About Survey Vessel – Ikshak: What it is? INS Ikshak is an indigenously built …
Source: PIB Context: India will host a historic maritime convergence in February 2026 at Visakhapatnam, featuring the International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise MILAN 2026, and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs, under the MAHASAGAR vision. About Exercise MILAN 2026: What it is? Exercise MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy since …
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Source: NDTV Context: Prime Minister of India celebrated Diwali with Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, and lauded the armed forces for their valour and success in Operation Sindoor. About INS Vikrant: What it is? INS Vikrant (IAC-1) is India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, symbolising the nation’s technological self-reliance …
Source: PIB Context: The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy are conducting two major maritime exercises — NATPOLREX-X (2025) off Chennai and Exercise Konkan-25 off the western coast — to strengthen India’s preparedness. About Exercise in News: NATPOLREX-X 2025 Host & Organiser: Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from October 5–6, 2025, off the …
Source: TP Context: Following the success of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy and Air Force are preparing large-scale procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, citing their precision and combat performance against Pakistani targets. About BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile: What is BrahMos? BrahMos is a two-stage supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed by India’s DRDO and Russia’s …
Source: TOI Context: India conducted successful user trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti, demonstrating its enhanced underwater strike capabilities. About Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR): What is ERASR? The Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) is a state-of-the-art underwater weapon system developed indigenously by DRDO to target hostile submarines. It can …
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Source: NIE Context: The Indian Navy has received INS Udaygiri, the second stealth frigate under Project 17A, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), delivered in a record time of 37 months. About Project 17A: What is Project 17A? A series of seven indigenous stealth frigates, developed as a follow-up to the Shivalik-class (Project 17) …
Source: IT Context: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale-M) jets from France, enhancing India’s maritime strike capabilities amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions. About Rafale-M Jets: What is Rafale-M Jets? Rafale-M is the carrier-borne variant of Dassault Aviation’s 4.5-generation Rafale fighter jet, designed specifically for naval operations from aircraft …
Topic: Internal Security Q5. Examine the evolving nature of maritime security challenges for India. Evaluate the role of maritime domain awareness in addressing these threats. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Rising maritime threats and India’s increasing strategic focus on Indo-Pacific have made maritime security and domain awareness vital for national …
Source: PIB Context: The second frigate of Project 1135.6, ‘Tavasya,’ built by Goa Shipyard Limited, was launched on March 22, 2025. The launch highlights India’s commitment to Aatmanirbharta and advances in indigenous defence production. About Tavasya: What it is: A Krivak-class stealth frigate designed for multi-dimensional naval combat. Project under: Built under Project 1135.6 Additional …
Source: TH Context: INS Tamal, the last imported warship for the Indian Navy, is set to be commissioned in June 2025. This marks a significant milestone as India transitions to building all future warships domestically. About INS Tamal: What is INS Tamal? Type: Stealth guided-missile frigate. Built By: Yantar Shipyard, Russia. Project: Part of Project …
Source: ET Context: India celebrated a historic milestone as three frontline naval platforms INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer — were commissioned into the Indian Navy. About Commissioned Ships: Commissioning together: Historic First: For the first time, a destroyer (INS Surat), a frigate (INS Nilgiri), and a submarine (INS Vaghsheer) were commissioned on the …
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