Q: Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
a) Amphibious warfare ship
b) Nuclear-powered submarine
c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
The correct answer is Option 3.
INS Astradharini
- It was commissioned on October 6, 2015, and it is a torpedo launch and recovery vessel that was produced domestically. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
- It is an indigenously designed and built torpedo launch and recovery vessel built by Shoft Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
- INS Astradharini is a replacement of INS Astravahini that was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and P.S. and Company for the Indian Navy. It was decommissioned on 17 July 2015 after 31 years of service.
- The ship is equipped with cutting-edge navigation, power generating, and communication equipment.
- The ship is capable of travelling at up to 15 knots.
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