Q. INS Jatayu, which has recently been in the news, is the Indian Naval base located in which region?
Answer: Lakshadweep
Notes: The Indian Navy will commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6, 2024, marking the second naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak. This enhances the Navy's presence in the strategically vital Lakshadweep Islands, extending operational reach and surveillance. The southernmost Lakshadweep island, Minicoy, holds strategic importance for Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs). INS Jatayu will significantly boost the Indian Navy's operational capabilities in the region, aiding Anti-Piracy and Anti-Narcotics Operations in the Western Arabian Sea and strengthening connectivity with the mainland.