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Current Affairs & GKThe Hindu20 June 2026
PM to commission three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata
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📌 Summary:
- PM Narendra Modi will commission three indigenously-built Indian Navy frontline platforms — Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray — on June 21
- The ceremony will be held at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
- It marks a significant boost to India's maritime capabilities and its indigenous shipbuilding programme (self-reliance in defence)
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 — indigenous defence manufacturing, maritime security and Atmanirbhar Bharat in shipbuilding.
📝 Prelims Facts:
- Dunagiri — a stealth frigate built under Project 17A
- Sanshodhak — a survey vessel; Agray — an anti-submarine warfare platform
- Venue: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata; date June 21, 2026
🔑 Key Term: Indigenous shipbuilding — domestic design and construction of naval vessels, reducing import dependence and advancing defence self-reliance.
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