INS KHANJAR
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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.
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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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