Navy Day-Dec 4

• Navy Day in India is observed on 4 December every year to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force to the country.
• The Indian Navy is the marine branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is led by the President of India as Commander-in-Chief.
• The Maratha Emperor, Chhatarpati Shivaji Bhosle of the 17th century is considered as "Father of the Indian Navy".
• The Indian Navy plays an important role in securing the marine borders of the country as well as enhancing the international relations of India through seaport visits, joint exercises, humanitarian missions, calamity relief and so on.
• The modern Indian navy has as undergone speedy renovation in order to improve its position in the Indian Ocean region.