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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the ship which is Circumnavigating the Globe on an Indian-Built SailBoat INSV Tarini by Women Naval Officers?
A
Navika Sagar Parikrama
B
USS Carl Vinson
C
Surface Combalant
D
USS Jimmy Carter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Navika Sagar Parikrama is the name of expedition for circumnavigation the globe on INSV Tarini by Indian Navy’s Women Naval Officers.

Detailed explanation-2: -INSV Tarini is the sister vessel of INSV Mhadei. The project is considered essential towards promoting Ocean Sailing activities in the Navy while depicting Government of India’s thrust for ‘Nari Shakti’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Navika Sagar Parikrama ( lit. ‘Sailors’ Sea Circumambulation’) was a circumnavigation of the globe by female officers of the Indian Navy. The six-member all-woman team circumnavigated and managed the whole operation in their first-ever global journey, on INSV Tarini.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dilip Donde became the first Indian to complete such a journey.

Detailed explanation-5: -The expedition, known as the Navika Sagar Parikrama, was the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew.

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