Q13 · UPSC current affairs · 19 October 2026 · PIB · INS Sudarshini Lokayan 2026 Deployment

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Consider the following statements regarding INS Sudarshini:1.It is an indigenous three-masted sail training ship used by the Indian Navy for seamanship and diplomacy.2.Its transoceanic deployments are conducted under the overarching administrative control of the Ministry of Culture.

A 1 only

B Both 1 and 2

C 2 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

INS Sudarshini is indeed an indigenous three-masted sail training ship deployed for naval seamanship and maritime diplomacy, confirming statement 1. However, it belongs to the Indian Navy under the Ministry of Defence, not the Ministry of Culture. Thus, only statement 1 is correct.

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Askable facts for INS Sudarshini Lokayan 2026 Deployment

Vessel Class

Tarangini-class Sail Training Ship

Why it mattersShip class identification frequently appears in defence technology questions.
Builder

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

Why it mattersIndigenous defence manufacturing shipyard details.
Strategic Port Call

Port of Salalah, Oman

Why it mattersKey Indian Ocean geographical hub for Indian Navy outreach.

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