Question: INS Rajput which has been decommissioned recently is which type of naval vessel?
(a) Aircraft carrier
(b) Frigate
(c) Destroyer
(d) Submarine
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The first destroyer of the Indian Navy, INS Rajput, was decommissioned on 21 May 2021 at the Naval Dockyard of Visakhapatnam.
- It was commissioned on 04 May 1980.
- A destroyer is a fast, manoueverable, long-distance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, short-range attackers.
About INS Rajput:
- INS Rajput was built by Russia in the 61 Communards Shipyard. Its Original Russian name was ‘Nadezhny’.
- INS Rajput served for both Western and Eastern Fleets and its first commanding officer was Capt Gulab Mohanlal Hiranandani.
- It is the 1st Indian Naval Ship to be associated with an Indian Army regiment – the Rajput Regiment. It had participated in many operations including Operation Aman, Operation Pawan, Operation Cactus, etc.
Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=INS-Rajput-Decommissioned-after-41-years&id=417542