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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
President has presented the ‘President’s Standard’ to which number Missile Vessel Squadron of the Indian Navy?
A
25th
B
22nd
C
24th
D
21st
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The President said the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron has undertaken a steady journey over the past five decades. Known for their speed and firepower, these ships had played a crucial role in the 1971 war, he noted.

Detailed explanation-2: -The President’s Standard is the same honour as the President’s Colours, awarded to a relatively smaller military formation or unit. The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron was formally established at Mumbai in Oct 1991 with ten Veer Class and three Prabal Class missile boats.

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains. Q. Where was the 22nd missile vessel Squadron (Killer Squadron) formally established? Notes: The 22nd missile vessel Squadron was formally established at Mumbai in October 199.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Navy was awarded the President’s Colours on 27 May 1951 by the then President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad.

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