Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launches the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Srishti for the Indian Navy

Exam-focused facts from the 29 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, launched the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) INS Srishti (Yard 1283).
The vessel was ceremonially launched at Goa Shipyard Limited, Vaddem, Goa, on Tuesday.
The NGOPV program aligns with the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.