INS Karna

Chief of Naval Staff Commissions INS Karna

Question: Marine Commando Force (MCF) is also known as-
(a) Carlos
(b) Marcos
(c) Defence Force
(d) Naval Staff
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 12 July 2016 Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff commissioned the Marine Commandos Unit as ‘INS Karna’ in a solemn ceremony held at the Naval Base at Bheemunipatanam.
  • The Marine Commando Force (MCF), also called as the ‘MARCOS’, was raised in February 1987 as the Indian Marine Special Force (IMSF).
  • MARCOS are capable of operating in all three dimensions, at sea, in air and on land.
  • Captain Varun Singh has been named as the Commanding officer of INS Karna.
  • MARCOS have established themselves as Special Operations Force of international repute in a short span and have won well deserved gallantry awards for their acts of courage and valour.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=146997
http://indiannavy.nic.in/content/chief-naval-staff-commissions-ins-karna
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/admiral-lanba-commissions-marine-commandos-unit-ins-karna/article8839250.ece