INS Sudarshini Arrives in Lisbon, Portugal, on Lokayan-26 Voyage
INS Sudarshini Arrives in Lisbon, Portugal, on Lokayan-26 Voyage
Summary: The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Lisbon, Portugal, on 22 August 2026, entering through the Tagus River, as part of her Lokayan-26 transoceanic training expedition.
What Happened?
Lisbon was the ship's 15th port visit in seven months of the voyage. The crew and trainees are taking part in professional exchanges, cross-deck visits and engagements with the Portuguese naval leadership and the Indian diaspora.
Background
INS Sudarshini is a sail training ship of the Indian Navy used for training officer cadets and building naval diplomacy through long-range goodwill voyages such as Lokayan.
TNPSC Relevance
- Naval diplomacy and India's outreach through training-ship voyages.
- Static GK: names of Indian Navy training ships.
Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ship | INS Sudarshini |
| Voyage | Lokayan-26 |
| Port visited | Lisbon, Portugal (15th port call) |
| Date | 22 August 2026 |
MCQs
Q1. INS Sudarshini is which type of Indian Navy vessel?
- (A) Aircraft carrier
- (B) Sail training ship
- (C) Destroyer
- (D) Submarine
Answer: (B)
Explanation: INS Sudarshini is a sail training ship used for cadet training and goodwill voyages.
Q2. The Lokayan-26 voyage's 15th port call in August 2026 was at which city?
- (A) Cape Town
- (B) Lisbon
- (C) Singapore
- (D) Colombo
Answer: (B)
Explanation: INS Sudarshini reached Lisbon, Portugal, via the Tagus River on 22 August 2026.
Q3. Voyages like Lokayan primarily serve which purpose?
- (A) Combat deployment
- (B) Naval diplomacy and cadet training
- (C) Cargo transport
- (D) Fishing patrol
Answer: (B)
Explanation: Such voyages combine officer-cadet training with naval diplomacy and cultural engagement abroad.
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