Question

What is the Naval Base near Karwar known as?

Answer 1

Karwar: Away from public glare and pomp, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday commissioned INS Vajrakosh, a naval station near Karwar in Karnataka. Together with INS Kadamba, 20 km, away, it is now the world's largest naval base east of the Suez Canal

Answer 2

The Naval Base near Karwar is known as INS Kadamba.

Explanation:

• INS Kadamba is the third-largest naval base. But it is expected to become largest in eastern hemisphere after the completion of the phase 3 expansion. Its necessity of formation directs back to the war of 1971 when the Indian navy faced security problems due to congestion in the shipping lanes tourist etc for its western fleet.
• It was named project Seabird. Due to some major reasons including the economic crisis of 1991 delayed its development. However, following the Pokhran test, the defense minister G.Fernandes approved the project.