Current context: President Ram Nath Kovind, the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, presented the President's Colour to Indian Navy's INS Shivaji at Lonavala on 13th February 2020.
a. INS Valsura
b. INS Hamla
c. INS Shivaji
d. INS Agrani
- The President’s Colour is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon any military unit.
- The award was received by Nishan Adhikari on behalf of INS Shivaji.
- INS Shivaji was established in 1945 as one of the premier training establishments of Indian Navy.
- It imparted training to officers and sailors of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and friendly foreign navies in the domains of Marine Engineering, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence etc.
- INS Shivaji is commemorating 75 years of its dedicated service to the Indian Navy in Feb 2020.
- The Platinum Jubilee year celebrations started from 15th February 2019.
- The motto of this establishment is Karmasu Kaushalam which translates to imbibing the concept of Skill at Work in all facets of human endeavour.
- All courses conducted at INS Shivaji are recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Question:
Q.1 Which training establishment of the Indian Navy has received the President's Colour recently?a. INS Valsura
b. INS Hamla
c. INS Shivaji
d. INS Agrani