✎ Sagar Manthan enhances India’s deep-sea research and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities under the Deep Ocean Mission.

Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security

The launch of the Indian Navy’s indigenous ocean research vessel ‘Sagar Manthan’ at the Kolkata port marks a significant stride in India’s deep-sea exploration capabilities under the ‘Deep Ocean Mission.’ Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Rs 840-crore vessel, with a gross tonnage of 5,900 tonnes and a maximum speed of 14 knots, will enable advanced scientific research, including geophysical surveys, seabed sampling, and autonomous underwater vehicle operations. Its deployment aligns with India’s strategic focus on oceanographic studies, resource mapping, and climate monitoring, reinforcing the nation’s self-reliance (*Atmanirbharta*) in maritime technology and shipbuilding.

For aspirants of Bank PO, IBPS, SBI, RBI Grade B, and SSC exams, this development holds relevance in the context of India’s economic and strategic priorities. The ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ and indigenous vessel construction reflect themes of government expenditure, infrastructure development, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) like GRSE, which are often examined in banking and financial awareness sections. For SSC and RBI Grade B candidates, questions on India’s scientific initiatives, defense production, and maritime security could draw from such current-affairs updates, emphasizing the interplay between technology, governance, and national security.

Source: The Indian Express

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