Indian Navy's latest, indigenous, guided missile destroyer, 'Surat'

Current Context: The crest of the Indian Navy’s latest, under-construction guided missile destroyer, ‘Surat’, was unveiled by Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, at a vibrant ceremony in the city of Surat, in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff, and senior dignitaries and officials from the State Government and the Indian Navy.

• The crest of Surat depicts the famous lighthouse at Hazira (Surat), located at the southern entrance of the Gulf of Khambhat.
• Built in 1836, this lighthouse was one of the first lighthouses in India.
• The Asiatic lion on the crest, which is also the state animal of Gujarat, symbolizes the ship’s majesty and strength.
• Equipped with the latest advancements in naval warfare technology and combat capabilities, the warship Surat stands as a powerful embodiment of the navy’s commitment to maritime security and national defence.
• This is well depicted by the wavy sea depicted on the crest.
• On the threshold of joining the Indian Navy’s fleet, Surat promises to serve as a formidable sentinel, safeguarding the nation’s maritime frontiers and upholding its strategic interests in the region.

Question:

Q.1 Who unveiled the crest of the Indian Navy’s latest guided missile destroyer, ‘Surat’?
a. Narendra Modi
b. Bhupendra Patel
c. R Hari Kumar
d. Amit Shah