Eastern Naval Command Current Affairs, GK & News
INS Jalashwa Arrives at Port Anjouan
The Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa has reached the port of Anjouan in Comoros on March 14, 2021. The ship was carrying a consignment of 1000 metric tonnes of rice. The ship will be received by the Foreign Minister of Comoros, H.E. Dhoihir Dhoulkamal during a ceremony on March 15, 2021. Background This consignment of 1000 metric ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Comoros • Eastern Naval Command • India Madagascar relation • India-Comoros • Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa • INS Jalashwa • Port Anjouan
Aerial Seeding by Indian Navy Helicopters in Vishakhapatnam
On October 2, 2020, the Indian Navy along with Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation had undertaken Aerial Seeding in Vishakhapatnam. The initiative is aimed to increase green cover in and around Vishakhapatnam. Highlights The event was flagged off by MPs of Rajya Sabha and Commanding-in-Chief of the East Naval Command (ENC) of Vishakhapatnam. Around 6.25 tonnes ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: aerial seeding • Afforestation • Aravalli Range • Eastern Command • Eastern Naval Command • Seed Balls • Vishakhapatnam
“AGNEEPRASTHA”, the Missile Park: Foundation Stone laid
On May 29, 2020, foundation stone for a missile park called “Agneeprastha” was laid at INS Kalinga. Highlights The Missile Park aims to provide information about the history of INS Kalinga. The main attraction of the park is the P-70 Ametist. It is an anti-ship missile that is launched under water. The Missile Park will ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Eastern Naval Command • Indian Navy • INS Kalinga • Missile • missile park • Vishakhapatnam
Foundation Stone for Lighthouse at Dhanushkodi laid
On February 18, 2020, foundation stone for a 50-metre high foundation stone laid at Dhanushkodi in Rameswaram. This is the fifth lighthouse in the region Highlights The light house is to be built at a cost of Rs 8 crore rupees. The lighthouse is to be located opposite to the old church that was destroyed ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Cyclone • Disaster • Eastern Naval Command • Fishermen Issues • India-Sri Lanka • Indian Navy • Solar Energy • Tourism
Milan 2020: Indian Navy to host multi-nation military drill
On January 10, 2020, Indian Navy will be hosting military drill called ‘Milan 2020’ at Visakhapatnam, The City of Destiny. MILAN stands for ‘Multilateral Naval Exercise’. The Event will witness the participation of several countries. Apart from a large number of ships, senior dignitaries are also expected to take part in various functions and visit ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Eastern Naval Command • Indian Navy • Indian ocean region • Milan 2020 • Multilateral Naval Exercise • Visakhapatnam