Question

UPSC Prelims 2016 Question:

Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?

1. Amphibious warfare ship
2. Nuclear-powered submarine
3. Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
4. Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3: Torpedo launch and recovery vessel

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

INS Astradharani is the India's first completely indigenous torpedo launch and recovery vessel (TRV). It has been commissioned into the naval force in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The vessel comes as a replacement of INS Astravahini that was built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Having a length of 50 meters, the vessel is capable of speeds up to 15 Knots. It can operate at high sea states and has a large deck area with torpedo launchers for deploying and recovering various kinds of torpedoes during the trials. The ship also has modern power generation, distribution, navigation and communication systems.

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

Relevance: An indigenously built Torpedo Launch and Recovery Vessel ‘INS Astradharini’, was commissioned in 2015.

Subject: Science & Technology | Defence and Related Developments

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