Q. The Operation Trident, seen in the news recently, was about?

[A] A naval strike by Indian Navy on Pakistan's Karachi harbour during 1971 Indo-Pak War

[B] An anti-poaching operation in Kuno National Park for cheetah conservation

[C] A counter-terrorism mission in Jammu & Kashmir

[D] A disaster relief operation during recent cyclones

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: A naval strike by Indian Navy on Pakistan’s Karachi harbour during 1971 Indo-Pak War

  • Operation Trident (Dec 4-5, 1971) was Indian Navy’s daring missile boat attack using Soviet Styx missiles, sinking Pakistani destroyer PNS Khaibar, minesweeper PNS Muhafiz, and damaging PNS Shah Jahan—first regional use of anti-ship missiles. No Indian losses; crippled Pakistan Navy. Commemorated annually on Navy Day (Dec 4), highlighted in 2025 celebrations at Thiruvananthapuram.

Source: IE

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