INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION MAHENDRAGIRI, THE SIXTH PROJECT 17A INDIGENOUS STEALTH FRIGATE
The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam on 11 Jul 2026. Named after the majestic Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the frigate embodies resilience, strength, and unwavering resolve. As the first Indian Naval warship to bear this name, Mahendragiri is truly sui generis .
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate.
- 02The frigate Mahendragiri (F38) will be commissioned at Visakhapatnam on 11 Jul 2026.
- 03The Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats is the inspiration behind the frigate's name.
- 04Mahendragiri is the first Indian Naval warship to bear this name.
- 05The frigate has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau.
- 06Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders built the stealth frigate Mahendragiri (F38).
- 07The Project 17A programme aims to strengthen India's indigenous warship-building capabilities and maritime combat strength.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that the Indian Navy is commissioning its first Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, but actually it is the sixth.
- Most people think that the Mahendragiri mountain range is located in the Western Ghats, but actually it is in the Eastern Ghats.
Prelims Practice MCQs
When is the Indian Navy set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate?
- A.10 Jul 2026
- B.11 Jul 2026
- C.12 Jul 2026
- D.15 Jul 2026
The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam on 11 Jul 2026.
Consider the following statements regarding Project 17A Indigenous Stealth Frigate: 1. The Indian Navy is commissioning its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate. 2. Mahendragiri (F38) is the first Indian Naval warship to bear this name. 3. The Mahendragiri (F38) will be commissioned at Mumbai on July 11, 2025. How many of the above statements are correct?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- D.None
The correct statements are supported by the fact that Mahendragiri is indeed the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate and it is named after a mountain range in the Eastern Ghats. However, the commissioning location and date mentioned in the third statement do not match the information provided.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Mahendragiri (F38) is an indigenous warship. Statement-II: The name 'Mahendragiri' was chosen because it represents resilience, strength, and unwavering resolve. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement-I is correct because Mahendragiri (F38) is indeed an indigenous warship. Statement-II is also correct, but it does not explain why the name 'Mahendragiri' was chosen. The explanation for choosing the name is provided in the text as being named after a mountain range in the Eastern Ghats.