President Murmu undertakes submarine sortie at Karwar naval base
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President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a submarine sortie at the Karwar naval base, becoming the second Indian President to do so.
Background
President Murmu visited the INS Vaghsheer, a Kalvari-class submarine, at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka. The submarine is a diesel-electric vessel designed for anti-surface warfare, intelligence gathering, and special operations.
Facts for Prelims
- PostPresident Droupadi Murmu is the second President to undertake a submarine sortie.
- FactAPJ Abdul Kalam was the first President to undertake a submarine sortie in 2006.
- PlaceKarwar naval base is located in the state of Karnataka.
- S&TINS Vaghsheer is a Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarine.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Indian Navy's submarine fleet in ensuring maritime security and strategic autonomy in the Indian Ocean Region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic deterrence: Role of silent diesel-electric submarines in anti-submarine warfare and intelligence gathering
- Maritime domain awareness: Enhancing surveillance capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region
Keywords: Maritime Security · Strategic Deterrence · Naval Modernization · Defense Diplomacy
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