CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The sixth Scorpene-class submarine of Project-75, INS Vagsheer , being launched at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai. The submarine, christened ‘Vagsheer’, will undergo harbour trials, wherein works on various equipment will commence.

Detailed explanation-2: -INS Vagir Commissioned into Navy The Indian Naval Ship Vagir is a Kalvari-class submarine. It was manufactured by the MDL of Mumbai. The diesel-electric attack submarine was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy placed an order for the submarine in 2005.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Navy launched the sixth and last submarine of the Kalvari class submarines under Project-75. The sixth and last of the French Scorpène-class submarines, Vagsheer, was launched at the Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. The ‘Vagsheer’ submarine was commissioned by Mrs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Project 75 is a programme by the Indian Navy that envisaged building six Scorpene-Class attack submarines. The Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) is manufacturing six Scorpene submarines with technical assistance from the Naval Group of France.

Detailed explanation-5: -: Mumbai, April 20, 2022 Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) continues to blaze a glorious trail in India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, with the planned launch of ‘Vagsheer’ - the sixth Scorpene Submarine of Project-75 today, by Smt.