CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -"The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a formal visit this morning (15th January 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions, ” the Sri Lankan Navy said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri is on an official visit to Sri Lanka to promote goodwill between the two sides. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship at the port of Colombo according to maritime customs on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-3: -“INS Mormugao is one of the world’s most technologically-advanced missile carriers. With over 75% indigenous content, it is a testimony to India’s excellence in design and development of warships and a shining example of our growing indigenous defence production capabilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Showcasing the country’s growing prowess of indigenous manufacturing and a major milestone in the path towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commissioned the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on September 02, 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -INS Mormugao’s firepower comprises BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles (SSM), Barak-8 surface-to-air (SAM) missiles for a long range of shore and sea-based targets and a 76mm super rapid gun mount. The ship is armed with RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers and 533mm torpedo launchers.