Subject Reference: GS Paper III (Security & Indigenization of Technology)
- The News (Dec 2023/2025): The 'Anjadip' is the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) built by GRSE for the Indian Navy.
- Apt Topic: "Littoral Warfare & Maritime Atmanirbharta"
- The Shallow Water Gap: Large destroyers cannot operate effectively in shallow coastal waters. These crafts are designed to detect silent diesel-electric submarines and "midget" subs near our coast.
- Indigenous Content: With over 80% indigenous content, it features water-jet propulsion, allowing for higher maneuverability and lower noise—critical for stealthy submarine hunting.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
