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31 July 2026

Rajnath Singh felicitates all-women sailing crew

This event serves as a contemporary example of women's empowerment and inter-service synergy in the armed forces, which can be used as illustrative context in essays or answers regarding gender roles and institutional reforms.

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Notes

  • The Indian Armed Forces successfully completed the country's first-ever Tri-Service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, titled 'Samudra Pradakshina'.
  • The expedition involved nine women officers representing the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
  • The voyage lasted 314 days and covered approximately 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans.
  • The expedition was conducted aboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.
  • The achievement is highlighted as a demonstration of 'Nari Shakti' (Women Power) and inter-service synergy (jointness) within the Indian Armed Forces.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of 'jointness' and inter-service synergy in the modern Indian Armed Forces, particularly in the context of successful tri-service expeditions. 150 words
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  2. The increasing participation of women in combat and challenging operational roles within the Indian Armed Forces is a reflection of evolving gender dynamics in national security. Analyze the impact of such initiatives on institutional culture and the broader goal of gender mainstreaming in India's defense sector. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition, recently in the news, refers to:

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