For what purpose is INS 'Nirdeshak' designed?
A) Warship operations
B) Aerial surveillance
C) Hydrographic surveys and aids in navigation
D) Nuclear testing
Answer : C
Description :
INS Nirdeshak will be commissioned on December 18 at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. INS Nirdeksha is the second ship under the Survey Vessel (Large) Project of the Indian Navy. It is designed to conduct hydrographic surveys, aid navigation, and marine operations. It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
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