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INS KHANJAR

31st July, 2023

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Context

  • The indigenously-made missile corvette Indian Naval Ship (INS) 'Khanjar' is scheduled for a three-day visit to Trincomalee in Sri Lanka 

About

  • INS Khanjar is a Khukri-class corvette, currently in service with the Indian Navy.
  • Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, the ship is armed with an array of modern weapons and sensors.
  • The ship is a part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet.

Khukri-Class Corvette

  • The Khukri-class corvette is a class of corvettes intended to replace the ageing Petya II-class corvettes of the Indian Navy.
  • The first two were ordered in December 1983 and the remaining in 1985.
  • The Khukri-class was design and built in India by Mazagon Dock Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
  • Around 65% of the ship contains indigenous content. The diesel engines were assembled in India, under license by Kirloskar Group.

Q. Consider the following statements.

1.    INS Khanjar is a Khukri-class corvette, currently in service with the Indian Navy.

2.    100 % of the Khukri-class corvette contains indigenous content.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both statements.

(d) None of the above.

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above.

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