186 trainees pass out at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 31 May 2025 saw 186 trainees graduate, with a Tanzanian midshipman winning the Most Promising Cadet trophy.
Summary
The Passing Out Parade of Spring Term 2025 was held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, on 31 May 2025, where 186 trainees, including cadets from four friendly foreign countries, graduated. The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. Midshipman Nakul Saxena won the President's Gold Medal for standing first in the B.Tech course, and the Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet went to Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence of Tanzania.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 31 May 2025, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
- Graduates
- 186 trainees incl. 4 friendly foreign countries
- Reviewing officer
- Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, FOC-in-C Southern Naval Command
- President's Gold Medal
- Midshipman Nakul Saxena
- Most Promising Cadet
- Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence (Tanzania)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade of 186 naval trainees held on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Ministry of Defence said the parade was held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet at the INA Spring Term 2025 parade was won by a trainee from which country?
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Correct answer: A — Tanzania
It was awarded to Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence, a trainee from Tanzania.
Who reviewed the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy?
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Correct answer: C — Vice Admiral V. Srinivas
The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command; VAdm CR Praveen Nair is the Commandant of INA.