Published: 2 December 2025General
Navy Day 2025 Celebrations Begin at Thiruvananthapuram; President Attends Operational Demonstration
The Indian Navy celebrated Navy Day 2025 with a large-scale Operational Demonstration at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram on December 3-4. The President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces attended as the Chief Guest, hosted by Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 to honour India's decisive naval victory during Operation Trident in the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
The Operational Demonstration showcased India's maritime strength through coordinated actions by warships, naval aircraft and submarines. The theme was 'Combat Ready, Cohesive and Self-Reliant,' underscoring the Navy's commitment to protecting India's maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific.
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Navy Day 2025 Operational Demonstration was held at which beach?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe Navy Day 2025 Operational Demonstration was held at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, with the President as Chief Guest.
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What was Navy Day 2025's operational demonstration at Thiruvananthapuram?
The Indian Navy displayed its maritime capabilities through an Operational Demonstration at Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, on December 3, 2025, marking Navy Day 2025.
Who attended the Navy Day 2025 event as Chief Guest?
President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, graced the event as Chief Guest. Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, hosted the President.
Why is Navy Day linked with Operation Trident?
Navy Day commemorates the Indian Navy's defining role in Operation Trident during the 1971 war, including the attack on Karachi harbour.
Which platforms featured in the demonstration?
The demonstration featured coordinated manoeuvres by frontline naval platforms, including ships, submarines and air assets.
What was the official spirit of Op Demo 2025?
PIB described the demonstration's spirit as Combat Ready, Cohesive, Aatmanirbhar, safeguarding seas for a Viksit Samriddha Bharat.
