New Click Here to Play Diwali Spin and Win and Get Huge Discounts

    Register

    Question

    Which organization signed a deal with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. for the construction of an ocean research vessel (ORV), and what is the value of this deal?

    A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO); ₹750 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR); ₹840 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO); ₹800 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Indian Navy; ₹900 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Ministry of Earth Sciences; ₹700 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. signed a deal with the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) for the construction and delivery of an ocean research vessel (ORV). The deal is valued at ₹840 crore and was signed on July 16. The ORV, which will be capable of conducting Underway Swath Multibeam and Geophysical Seismic surveys in both coastal and deep waters, will also be used for the training and education of scientists and technicians, thereby enhancing research capabilities. The project is expected to be completed within 42 months and is the third order secured by GRSE in the last month.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: