National 07 November 2026
Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft ‘Amini’ Inducted into the Indian Navy
Why in the News?
The Indian Navy has received **‘Amini’**, one of the indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), strengthening the force's coastal surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and mine-laying capabilities.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Nomenclature & Construction:
- Named after Amini Island in the Union Territory of **Lakshadweep**.
- Indigenously designed and constructed by **Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata**.
- Technical Specifications:
- It is one of the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by waterjets.
- Equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers, and advanced sonars for tracking underwater threats.
- Atmanirbhar Bharat Milestone:
- Boasts **over 80% indigenous content**, reflecting the strength of domestic defense manufacturing.
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Static GK Facts:
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE):
- Established: 1884 (Nationalized in 1960) | Headquarters: **Kolkata, West Bengal**.
- Indian Navy:
- Navy Day: **December 4** | Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): **Admiral Krishna Swaminathan** (27th CNS).
- Amini Island:
- A major coral island belonging to the Amindivi group of islands in **Lakshadweep**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which defense shipyard indigenously designed and built the ASW-SWC 'Amini' for the Indian Navy?
A: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata
Q: The recently inducted Anti-Submarine Warfare craft 'Amini' is named after an island located in which Union Territory?
A: Lakshadweep
Q: What percentage of indigenous content is incorporated in the newly delivered naval craft 'Amini'?
A: Over 80 percent
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