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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a newly inducted Navy’s submarine rescue vehicle?
A
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV)
B
Shallow Submergence Rescue Vehicle (SSRV)
C
Short Range Submergence Rescue Vehicle (SRSRV)
D
Long Range Submergence Rescue Vehicle (LRSRV)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sixth and last of the Scorpene class submarines, Vagsheer, being built by the Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), was launched into water in April 2022 and is expected to be delivered to the Navy by the end of 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -Launched on 12 Nov 20, Vagir commenced the sea trials from 01 Feb 22 and it is a matter of great pride that she has completed all major trials including the weapon and sensor trials in the shortest time in comparison to the earlier submarines.

Detailed explanation-3: -INS Shalki is India’s first indigenously built submarine. It was built by Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai. The length of this submarine is 211ft. It was launched in 1987 by then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and was commissioned in the navy in 1992.

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