Question: When is the Indian Navy Day observed?
(a) 4 December
(b) 2 December
(c) 30 November
(d) 5 December
Answer:(a)
Related facts:
- Every year Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4.
- The day traces back to the launch of Operation Trident by Indian Navy on 4 December 1971 during the Indo-Pakistan 1971 War.
- On that day Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels in its offensive mission that caused Pakistan a loss of over 500 navy personnel. Meanwhile, Indian navy suffered no loss.
- 2020 Theme for the Indian Navy Day is “Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible and Cohesive”.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay