CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The INS Vikrant was launched on September 22, 1945 as Hercules.

Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, the Indian Navy has two aircraft carriers – INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant in its inventory.

Detailed explanation-3: -The carrier, also known as ‘Grand Old Lady’, was developed during World War II and was commissioned in the Royal Navy in 1959 as HMS Hermes. After serving for 27 years, it was sold to India and was named INS Viraat.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s first aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is expected to come out of major refitment at Karwar Naval base end of this month and will be at the center of events when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Combined Commanders Conference in March.