Which Island was named after Abdul Kalam on 27 July 2017 in Odisha?

Andaman
Diu
Lakshadweep
Wheeler island

The correct answer is D. Wheeler island.

Wheeler Island is an island in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Odisha, India. It is part of the Indian Navy’s Strategic Nuclear Command and is home to the country’s nuclear submarine base.

On 27 July 2017, the island was renamed Abdul Kalam Island in honour of the former President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The renaming was done to commemorate Kalam’s contribution to the country’s nuclear programme.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Andaman is an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Myanmar. It is part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • Diu is a small island in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Gujarat, India. It is a Union Territory of India.
  • Lakshadweep is an archipelago in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Kerala, India. It is a Union Territory of India.
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