Indian Navy to Indigenize and Commission Advanced Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Mangrol
Distilled Policy Brief
- Featuring over 80% indigenous content, 'Mangrol' is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors including the 'Abhay' hull-mounted sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher, and the 'Maareech' advanced torpedo decoy system.
- Powered by three diesel engines with waterjet propulsion, the vessel is specifically designed for subsurface surveillance, low-intensity maritime operations, and neutralizing underwater threats in coastal and shallow waters.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
INS Mangrol is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with over 80% indigenous content, featuring equipment like Abhay sonar and Maareech decoy system.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze how indigenous naval acquisitions like ASW-SWC Mangrol strengthen India's coastal security architecture and advance the strategic goal of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defense manufacturing.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the indigenously built anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) 'Mangrol', consider the following statements: 1. It features more than 80% indigenous content and is constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). 2. It is equipped with advanced systems such as the 'Abhay' hull-mounted sonar, 'Maareech' torpedo decoy system, and is propelled by diesel engines with waterjet propulsion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the official notification. 'Mangrol' has over 80% indigenous content, was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, and is equipped with the 'Abhay' hull-mounted sonar, 'Maareech' advanced torpedo decoy system, and three diesel engines with waterjet propulsion for shallow water operations.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.