Q. INSV KAUNDINYA, seen in the news recently, is
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[A] an ‘ancient stitched ship’ inducted into the Indian navy

[B] a merchant vessel travelling along the ancient ocean routes used in Indian Ocean

[C] an all women Indian naval ship aiming to circum-navigate the world oceans

[D] A Chola-era ship found in Andaman Sea

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail ship, based on a 5th century CE ship depicted in the paintings of Ajanta Caves. The project was initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in Jul 2023 between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and M/s Hodi Innovations, with funding from the Ministry of Culture.

Source: PIB

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