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23 December 2025INSV Kaundinya to Embark on Maiden Overseas Voyage
Syllabus: Heritage and Technology
Ministry of Defence
Why in news?
The Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya will retrace ancient maritime routes using traditional shipbuilding techniques.
⚛️Static Concepts
Indian Ocean Trade RoutesIntangible Cultural Heritage
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Constructed using stitched-plank technology with coconut coir rope.
- Represents revival of ancient Indian maritime heritage.
- Sails from Porbandar to Muscat.
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Examiner's Trap: INSV Kaundinya is not a modern steel-hulled naval vessel.
Quick Data Points
Maiden voyage date: 29 December 2025
Mains Value Addition
GS-1: Culture and heritage conservation.- Demonstrates integration of heritage with modern naval research.
- Strengthens India’s maritime cultural diplomacy.
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