♦ Navy day is celebrated every year in India on December 4 to honour the dedication, discipline and sacrifices of naval personnel who continue to protect the country. Navy Day on December 4 marks Operation Trident, when the Indian Navy inflicted heavy damage on Pakistani vessels in Karachi harbour amid the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

♦ The Indian Navy has played a vital role in keeping the nation safe, guarding long coastlines, and responding to crises at sea.