CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Kochi. Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS), a state-of-the-art system for defence of Kochi naval harbour, was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command here July 31.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Navy It is headed by the Chief of the Naval Staff or the CNS. He is of the rank of Admiral and has his headquarters at New Delhi. The Southern Naval Command is the Training Command at Kochi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The defense of a harbor or anchorage and its water approaches against external threats such as submarine, submarine-borne, or small surface craft attack, as well as enemy minelaying operations or sabotage.

Detailed explanation-4: -The invocation to Lord Varuna (The Sea God) in the Vedas was adopted by Indian Navy for its emblem, with the Motto: “Sam no Varunah”, meaning: “Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna”. The inscription of “Satyamev Jayate” below the State Emblem was included in the Indian Navy’s Crest.

Detailed explanation-5: -INS stands for Indian Navy Ship. The first Naval Force was established in India when India was under the British Empire. Formerly Indian navy was known as Royal Indian Marine, Royal Indian Navy, etc. The Royal navy is the precursor of the Indian Navy, so until today, Indian navy follows some customs of the royal navy.