Previous Year Question
Which of the following Scorpene Class Submarines was commissioned into Indian Navy in January, 2023?
A.
INS Karanj
B.
INS Kalvari
C.
INS Vagir
D.
INS Vela
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
INS Vagir was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 23 January 2023 at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
It was the fifth Kalvari/Scorpene Class submarine constructed under Project-75.
Under Project-75, the Scorpene Class submarines were constructed in India by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, in collaboration with France's Naval Group.
INS Vagir possesses advanced stealth features and is capable of employing long-range guided torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.
After commissioning, INS Vagir became part of the submarine fleet of the Western Naval Command.