Question : President Ram Nath Kovind recently awarded the President’s Colour to Indian Naval Aviation. Accordingly, which of the following statement is correct ?
Statements —
- President’s Colour to Indian Naval Aviation awarded on September 06, 2021.
- It has been done in a ceremonial parade to be held at INS Hansa, Goa.
- It’s the highest honour bestowed on a military unit
Options —
a. Only 1.
b. Only 2.
c. Only 3.
d. All of the above
Ans. d.
Related facts —
President Ram Nath Kovind recently awarded the President’s Colour to Indian Naval Aviation.
Key points —
- President’s Colour to Indian Naval Aviation awarded on September 06, 2021.
- It has been done in a ceremonial parade to be held at INS Hansa, Goa.
- It’s the highest honour bestowed on a military unit in recognition of its exceptional service to the nation.
- During the occasion, the Postal Department released a Special Day Cover.
- It is notable that Indian Navy was the first among the Indian Armed Forces to be awarded the President’s Colour in 1951 by the then president Dr Rajendra Prasad.
- Subsequent recipients in the Navy include Southern Naval Command, Eastern Naval Command, Western Naval Command, Eastern Fleet, Western Fleet, Submarine Arm, INS Shivaji and the Indian Naval Academy.
- INA(Indian Naval Aviation) came into being with acquisition of the first Sealand aircraft in 1951 and the commissioning of INS Garuda, the first Naval Air Station, on 11 May 1953.
- At present, it has nine air stations and three naval air enclaves along the Indian coastline and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- INA is now a modern, technologically advanced force with more than 250 aircraft comprising Carrier-borne fighters, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, helicopters and remotely piloted aircraft.
By — Pankaj Pandey.