First biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2025

Current Context: The First Biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2025 was a significant event organized by the Indian Navy, held in two phases: April 5–6, 2025, at Karwar, Karnataka, and April 7–10, 2025, at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.

Organiser: Indian Navy, under the Ministry of Defence.
Chair: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi chaired the conference; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Phase I.
Theme: To reinforce India’s position as the Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Aim: To discuss strategic, operational, and administrative matters, focusing on maritime security and enhancing tri-service synergy.

Highlights:

Launch of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar and infrastructure projects under Project Seabird.
Release of key publications like the Indian Navy’s Space Vision and Operational Data Framework.
Interactive sessions with key officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff and Foreign Secretary.

Question:

Q.1 Where was Phase I of the First Biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 held?
a) Visakhapatnam
b) Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi
c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
d) Karwar, Karnataka

Answer: d) Phase I was held on April 5–6, 2025, at Karwar, highlighting its growing strategic importance due to Project Seabird developments.