Q. Consider the following statements about INS Varghese:
1. It is a type of Scorpene-class submarines.
2. It has been manufactured in collaboration with Israel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
INS Vagsheer
It is the 6th and last of the Scorpene-class submarines made under Project 75. It can join the Navy fleet within 12-18 months. It has been manufactured by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in collaboration with Naval Group, France. It has been named after the sandfish, a deep-sea predator.
It is a diesel attack submarine. It can reach a top speed of 11 knots (at surface) and 20 knots (submerged). It is also enabled with Anti-Torpedo Countermeasure system. Its superior stealth features include advanced acoustic absorption techniques and low noise levels.
Source: EPIC May 2022
