TestCloud
Prep • Practice • Perform
Log In

Indian Navy Commissions INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep Islands.

Defence | Dated: 19 Feb 2026

To bolster its strategic presence in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy commissioned a new naval base, INS Jatayu, on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep. The base will enhance surveillance capabilities and support anti-piracy operations in the crucial western seaboard.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • This is the second naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak.
  • The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Chief of Naval Staff.
  • It aims to counter the growing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Base: INS Jatayu.
  • Location: Minicoy, Lakshadweep.
  • Force: Indian Navy.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Indian Navy recently commissioned a new naval base named INS Jatayu on which island?

Correct Answer: Minicoy Island

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Lakshadweep

  • Capital – Kavaratti
  • Administrator – Praful Patel