- Indian Navy Day is observed on December 4th annually to commemorate the 1971 attack on Karachi harbor during the war with Pakistan.
- The theme for this year’s Navy Day is ‘Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain.’
- The day pays tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the Indian Navy in protecting the nation’s maritime borders.
- The Indian Navy played a crucial role in securing India’s victory in the 1971 war, particularly through Operation Trident, which significantly damaged the Pakistani Navy’s western fleet.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Navy Day program at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra this year.
- The Navy Day celebrations occurred at the historic Sindhudurg Fort, constructed in the 17th century by Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- The fort symbolizes Maharashtra’s historical richness and the maritime strength of the Marathas.
MCQs
- When is Indian Navy Day celebrated annually?
- a) December 1st
- b) December 4th
- c) November 15th
- d) January 26th
- What event is commemorated on Indian Navy Day?
- a) Independence Day
- b) Victory in Kargil War
- c) 1971 attack on Karachi harbor
- d) Naval Day
- Which operation during the 1971 war crippled the Pakistani Navy’s western fleet?
- a) Operation Blue Star
- b) Operation Trident
- c) Operation Desert Storm
- d) Operation Vijay
- Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in the Navy Day program in 2023?
- a) Goa
- b) Kochi in Kerala
- c) Sindhudurg in Maharashtra
- d) Chennai in Tamil Nadu
- Which historic fort off the Maharashtra coast hosts the Navy Day celebrations 2023?
- a) Red Fort
- b) Sindhudurg Fort
- c) Jaigarh Fort
- d) Golconda Fort
- Who constructed the Sindhudurg Fort in the 17th century?
- a) Akbar the Great
- b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- c) Aurangzeb
- d) Rana Pratap
