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Indian Navy Deploys Multiple Warships and Training Vessels Across Global Ports

The indigenously built Survey Vessel Large INS Ikshak arrived in Port Victoria, Seychelles, to join the island nation's Golden Jubilee National Day events.
Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini reached Baltimore, USA, to participate in the Sail250 Maryland celebrations as part of the Lokayan 26 expedition.
Separately, Eastern Fleet warships including INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti, and INS Shakti reached Sattahip, Thailand, for operational deployment in the South-East Asia Region.
These synchronized international voyages underline India's robust naval diplomacy and collaborative security presence across the Indian Ocean and beyond.

Key Facts / Static GK

Chief of the Naval Staff of India: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Navy Day in India: 4 December

Q Practice Quiz — 29 June 2026

1. Consider the following statements regarding PM Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit in June 2026: (1) He received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award. (2) He is the first Indian PM to address the Seychelles National Assembly. (3) India gifted the Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR. Which of these statements are correct?

A Only 1 and 2
B Only 2 and 3
C Only 1 and 3
D All 1, 2, and 3
E None of the above

Explanation: All three statements are correct. PM Modi was conferred with Seychelles' highest honour 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' by President Patrick Herminie, became the first Indian PM to address their National Assembly, and gifted the FPV PS LESPWAR.

2. The GI-tagged Sundarja mango, which was exported commercially to the UAE for the first time, is native to which Indian state?

A Uttar Pradesh
B Maharashtra
C Gujarat
D Madhya Pradesh
E Karnataka

Explanation: Sundarja mangoes originate from the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh and have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) status. Their first commercial export to the UAE was facilitated by APEDA.

3. Which agency has developed the lightweight Hospital Management Information System software 'e-Sushrut@Clinic'?

A National Informatics Centre
B Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
C Indian Council of Medical Research
D NITI Aayog
E National Health Authority

Explanation: The lightweight HMIS software 'e-Sushrut@Clinic' designed for small clinics has been developed by C-DAC.

4. Match the Navy ship with its June 2026 location: (1) INS Ikshak - Port Victoria, Seychelles; (2) INS Sudarshini - Baltimore, USA; (3) INS Udaygiri - Sattahip, Thailand. Which of the following shows the correct matches?

A 1-Seychelles, 2-USA, 3-Thailand
B 1-USA, 2-Seychelles, 3-Thailand
C 1-Thailand, 2-USA, 3-Seychelles
D 1-Seychelles, 2-Thailand, 3-USA
E 1-USA, 2-Thailand, 3-Seychelles

Explanation: INS Ikshak visited Seychelles for its 50th National Day. INS Sudarshini arrived at Baltimore, USA for the Sail250 celebrations. INS Udaygiri was deployed to Sattahip, Thailand.

5. At which international tournament did 14-year-old Ethan Vaz secure his final Chess Grandmaster norm to become India's 96th GM?

A Sarajevo GM Mix Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina
B Prague Chess Festival in Czech Republic
C Gibraltar Masters
D Reykjavik Open in Iceland
E Sharjah Masters in UAE

Explanation: Ethan Vaz secured his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Sarajevo GM Mix Tournament held in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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