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The Indian Naval Submarine (INS) Shalki docked at the port of Colombo on Friday for a two-day official visit. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval welcome to the visiting submarine.
Submarine Specifications and Command
INS Shalki is a 64.4-meter-long submarine, manned by a crew of 40. It is commanded by Commander Rahul Patnaik.
Visit Activities
During its stay in Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy personnel will visit INS Shalki to participate in an awareness program about the submarine’s operational features. Additionally, the Commanding Officer of INS Shalki held a meeting with Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, Commander of the Western Naval Area, at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.
Crew Activities
The crew members of INS Shalki are anticipated to explore various tourist attractions in Sri Lanka during their visit.
Departure
The official visit will conclude with INS Shalki’s departure from Sri Lanka on August 4.
Previous Visits
The last Indian submarine to visit Colombo was INS Karanj, which arrived on February 3, coinciding with Sri Lanka’s 76th anniversary of independence. In June of the previous year, INS Vagir made a port call at Colombo.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- When did INS Shalki arrive at the port of Colombo?
- A) August 1
- B) August 2
- C) August 3
- D) August 4
- How long is INS Shalki?
- A) 60 meters
- B) 62.4 meters
- C) 64.4 meters
- D) 66.4 meters
- Who is the Commanding Officer of INS Shalki?
- A) Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe
- B) Commander Rahul Patnaik
- C) Commander Western Naval Area
- D) Admiral Ravi Kumar
- What is one of the planned activities for the Sri Lanka Navy personnel during the visit?
- A) Attending a naval exercise
- B) Participating in an awareness program
- C) Conducting a joint military drill
- D) Visiting local schools
- When is INS Shalki scheduled to depart from Colombo?
- A) August 2
- B) August 3
- C) August 4
- D) August 5
- Which Indian submarine last visited Colombo before INS Shalki?
- A) INS Vagir
- B) INS Karanj
- C) INS Sindhurakshak
- D) INS Shankul