Amazon Quiz: Where is the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron based that comprises vessels Prabal, Pralaya, Nashak..?
Amazon Quiz (May 31, 2022): Where is the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron based that comprises vessels Prabal, Pralaya, Nashak, Nishank, Vipul, Vibhuti, Vinash and Vidyut?
Port Blair
Kochi
Mumbai
Visakhapatnam
Answer: Mumbai
The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron, also known as the Killers Squadron of the Indian Navy, is based out of Mumbai.
The squadron traces its origins back to the Indo-Pak war of 1971, when newly inducted Osa I class missile boats from the erstwhile USSR participated in the Indian Navy’s Operation Trident and Operation Python to cripple the Pakistani Navy.
The squadron’s success in the two aforementioned operations earned it the sobriquet, ‘Killers’, and since then, the squadron has been at the forefront of India’s naval defence along the Western seaboard.
In 2021, the squadron turned 50, and was awarded the President’s Standard by Ram Nath Kovind for its service to the nation.
“Fifty years ago, on this day, the 8th of December, Killer squadron ships set ablaze the Karachi harbour, crippling the enemy morale, enforcing a blockade on Karachi and achieving total sea control. The fact that these ships, primarily acquired for shore defence, turned out to be the most potent offensive strike force for our Navy in battle symbolises the sharpness and bravery of our Navy personnel,” Kovind said at the awards ceremony.
“The timing of this award could not have been more befitting as our nation is celebrating ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’. The presentation of the Standard is a testimony to the exceptional service rendered by officers and sailors, past and present, of this squadron to our nation,” the Indian President added while conferring the award.
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