INS Tamal (F71) – Commissioning & Strategic Significance
Exam Level: UPSC Foundation / Defence Awareness | Content Type: Notes + MCQs
📘 1️⃣ Overview
On July 1, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned its latest stealth frigate INS Tamal (F71) at the Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.
INS Tamal is the 8th stealth frigate under Project 1135.6 (Krivak/Talwar Class) and the 2nd vessel of the follow-on Tushil Class.
⚓ 2️⃣ Key Facts at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | INS Tamal (F71) |
| Commission Date | July 1, 2025 |
| Shipyard | Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad (Russia) |
| Project | Project 1135.6 (Krivak/Talwar Class) |
| Fleet Assignment | Western Fleet – Western Naval Command |
| Commanding Officer | Captain Sridhar Tata |
🚢 3️⃣ Strategic Importance
- Strengthens India's maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- Enhances the combat capability of the Western Fleet.
- Represents continued Indo-Russian defence cooperation.
The Western Fleet is the primary combat arm of the Western Naval Command, responsible for safeguarding India’s western maritime front.
📝 4️⃣ Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1:
INS Tamal was commissioned on:
A) June 15, 2025
B) July 1, 2025
C) December 10, 2024
D) August 5, 2025
Answer: B) July 1, 2025
Explanation: INS Tamal (F71) was commissioned on July 1, 2025, at Yantar Shipyard.
INS Tamal was commissioned on:
A) June 15, 2025
B) July 1, 2025
C) December 10, 2024
D) August 5, 2025
Answer: B) July 1, 2025
Explanation: INS Tamal (F71) was commissioned on July 1, 2025, at Yantar Shipyard.
Question 2:
INS Tamal belongs to which class?
A) Shivalik Class
B) Rajput Class
C) Tushil Class
D) Nilgiri Class
Answer: C) Tushil Class
Explanation: It is the second ship of the follow-on Tushil Class under Project 1135.6.
INS Tamal belongs to which class?
A) Shivalik Class
B) Rajput Class
C) Tushil Class
D) Nilgiri Class
Answer: C) Tushil Class
Explanation: It is the second ship of the follow-on Tushil Class under Project 1135.6.
Question 3:
Who commands INS Tamal?
A) Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
B) Captain Sridhar Tata
C) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
D) Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar
Answer: B) Captain Sridhar Tata
Explanation: The ship is commanded by Captain Sridhar Tata, a gunnery and missile warfare specialist.
Who commands INS Tamal?
A) Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
B) Captain Sridhar Tata
C) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
D) Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar
Answer: B) Captain Sridhar Tata
Explanation: The ship is commanded by Captain Sridhar Tata, a gunnery and missile warfare specialist.
Question 4:
Where was INS Tamal commissioned?
A) Mumbai Dockyard
B) Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad
C) Cochin Shipyard
D) Mazagon Dock
Answer: B) Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad
Explanation: Commissioned in Russia at Yantar Shipyard.
Where was INS Tamal commissioned?
A) Mumbai Dockyard
B) Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad
C) Cochin Shipyard
D) Mazagon Dock
Answer: B) Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad
Explanation: Commissioned in Russia at Yantar Shipyard.
Question 5:
After induction of INS Tamal, how many Project 1135.6 stealth frigates are in service?
A) Six
B) Seven
C) Eight
D) Nine
Answer: C) Eight
Explanation: INS Tamal is the 8th stealth frigate under Project 1135.6.
After induction of INS Tamal, how many Project 1135.6 stealth frigates are in service?
A) Six
B) Seven
C) Eight
D) Nine
Answer: C) Eight
Explanation: INS Tamal is the 8th stealth frigate under Project 1135.6.
