INS Sarvekshak reaches Port Louis for Joint Hydrographic Survey with Mauritius
Indian Navy ship INS Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 26 December 2024 to undertake a Joint Hydrographic Survey, the Defence Ministry said on 27 December 2024.
Summary
Indian Navy ship INS Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 26 December 2024 to undertake a Joint Hydrographic Survey, according to a Ministry of Defence release of 27 December 2024. The ship was received by Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, and Capt C.G. Binoop, Commandant of the Mauritius National Coast Guard. A preliminary survey coordination meeting was held with the Hydrographic Survey Unit of Mauritius. The ship's crew will exchange technical knowledge and conduct training on hydrography, and the survey is meant to help Mauritius plan maritime infrastructure, resource management and coastal development, in line with India's SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region) vision.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Sarvekshak (Indian Navy)
- Arrival
- Port Louis, Mauritius, 26 December 2024
- Purpose
- Joint Hydrographic Survey
- Received by
- Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India; Capt C.G. Binoop, Commandant, Mauritius National Coast Guard
- Counterpart
- Hydrographic Survey Unit of Mauritius
- Vision
- SAGAR: Security And Growth for All in the Region
Practice MCQs 3 questions
INS Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis on 26 December 2024 for a Joint Hydrographic Survey. Port Louis is in which country?
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Correct answer: C — Mauritius
PIB (Ministry of Defence): INS Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 26 December 2024 to undertake a Joint Hydrographic Survey.
What was the purpose of INS Sarvekshak's visit to Port Louis in December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A Joint Hydrographic Survey
PIB (Ministry of Defence): INS Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis to undertake a Joint Hydrographic Survey, which will help Mauritius plan maritime infrastructure, resource management and coastal development.
Who, as High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, received INS Sarvekshak at Port Louis on 26 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Anurag Srivastava
PIB (Ministry of Defence): the ship was received by Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, along with Capt C.G. Binoop, Commandant of the Mauritius National Coast Guard.