CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Four submarines, Kalvari, Khanderi, Karanj and Vela have already been commissioned into the Indian Navy. The sixth and final submarine, Vagsheer, was launched in April 2022. It is set to begin sea trials in 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 55th Submarine Day was commemorated on 08 December 2022 to mark the formation of Indian Navy’s submarine arm with commissioning of it’s first submarine, erstwhile INS Kalvari, on 08 December 1967.

Detailed explanation-3: -NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has decided to open every branch of the service, including the Submarine and Fighters, for its women officers and the Personnel Below Officers Rank (PBOR) from 2023 in pursuant to its gender-neutral approach.