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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Indian Navy has organised the Offshore Sailing Regatta at which place to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations?
A
Kochi to Goa
B
Bengaluru to Goa
C
Kochi to Chennai
D
Chennai to Puducherry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Offshore Sailing Regatta is being conducted from Kochi to Goa. In the event, Six Indian Naval Sailing Vessels namely, Tarini, Mhadei, Neelkanth, Bulbul, Kadal Pura and Hariyal will participate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Indian Naval Watermanship Training Center, Kochi. As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Indian Navy under the aegis of Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) has planned to conduct sailing regattas and a sail parade.

Detailed explanation-3: -The invocation to Lord Varuna (The Sea God) in the Vedas was adopted by Indian Navy for its emblem, with the Motto: “Sam no Varunah”, meaning: “Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna”.

Detailed explanation-4: -In times of distress and natural disaster such as floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes etc. The Navy is always called upon for rescue and relief operations. Little wonder then, the Indian Navy is so relevant to us all !

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