Q. Which naval ship was recently decommissioned after 38 years of service to the Indian Navy?
Answer:
INS Nirupak
Notes: The Indian Navy bid farewell to INS Nirupak, a survey ship commissioned in 1985, after 38 years of service. Launched on June 4, 1981, and based in Visakhapatnam, the vessel played a crucial role in hydrography, earning awards for excellence. It actively participated in humanitarian operations, including the 2004 tsunami relief. The decommissioning ceremony marked the end of an era, with plans for four advanced survey ships to bolster India's hydrographic capabilities between 2024 and 2026.