Indian Navy Day

Navy Day

Question: ‘Indian Navy Day’ is celebrated on December-
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 6
Ans: (a)
Related facts:-

  • On 4th December, 2017, ‘Indian Navy Day’ was celebrated across the country.
  • This day is celebrated in memory of the victory of the Indian Navy upon Pakistani Navy in the 1971 war.
  • It is known that on December 4, 1971, the Indian Navy completely destroyed the Karachi Harbor under the ‘Operation Trident’.
  • In the operation, the Indian Navy first time used the anti-ship missile.
  • Operation Python ‘was launched immediately after this operation.
  • In which the Pakistan Navy suffered a great loss.
  • A day before Navy Day this year, Navy had organized ‘Beating Retreat’ in front of the ‘Gateway of India’ in Mumbai.

Related Links:-
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/navy-day-heres-a-quick-look-at-the-indian-navy-today/article21260246.ece
http://bit.do/navyDay
https://www.mumbailive.com/en/society/celebration-of-46th-indian-navy-day-at-gateway-of-india-18082