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The 21st century has seen an overall shift in India’s policy outlook and also the global outlook towards India. Coherent policy initiatives and effective implementation on the ground have ensured a positive growth profile. The biggest shift has been the recognition of the maritime sector. Somehow, post-independence, we as a nation became sea blind and completely undermined our maritime potential. Initially, the Indian Navy came out with their Military Maritime Strategy in 2007, titled “Freedom to use the Seas”. They kept on upgrading their vision document on regular intervals with latest being declared in 2015. The Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision declared by the Government of India in May 2015 has been a massive game changer on multiple fronts. It integrates the geopolitical and geostrategic realities to domestic requirements. The security concerns and the blue economic opportunities are comprehensively addressed along with the diplomatic leverage and reviving the rich maritime heritage.

The SAGAR vision has been backed by aggressive push by the Government of India to drive mega projects with massive human resource requirements.


Which of the following is India's first manned ocean mission which was launched at Chennai?

Options

A

Samudrashakti

B

Samudrayan

C

Sagaryan

D

Sagarshakti

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Samudrayan

Solution :

The correct option is Samudrayan.


Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Context of Maritime Growth & SAGAR Vision:
In recent years, India has prioritized the maritime sector and ocean resource exploration under initiatives like the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, aiming to harness the potential of the Blue Economy.

2. India's First Manned Ocean Mission:
India officially launched its first manned ocean mission, named Samudrayan, in October 2021 at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai.

3. Key Features of Samudrayan:
Under this mission, a deep-submergence vehicle named MATSYA 6000 is being developed to carry three human beings to a depth of 6,000 meters in the ocean for deep-sea exploration, resource assessment, and scientific research.

Hence, among the given choices, Samudrayan is India's first manned ocean mission.

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