DEFENCE
Defence PSUs
Indian Navy Inducts Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun'
The Indian Navy formally inducted 'Nipun', its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), the vessel is purpose-built for deep-sea diving ops, submarine rescue, and underwater salvage missions.
The Sanskrit term 'Nipun' translates to 'Adept', 'Capable', or 'Well-Versed'.
Exam Significance: Bolsters self-reliance in naval shipbuilding (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and specialized underwater operational capability.
Constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), the vessel is purpose-built for deep-sea diving ops, submarine rescue, and underwater salvage missions.
The Sanskrit term 'Nipun' translates to 'Adept', 'Capable', or 'Well-Versed'.
Exam Significance: Bolsters self-reliance in naval shipbuilding (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and specialized underwater operational capability.
Key Facts / Static GK
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL): Founded in 1941, HQ in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh under Ministry of Defence
Primary Function: Shipbuilding and naval repairs
Primary Function: Shipbuilding and naval repairs
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