{"id":56042,"date":"2026-08-21T20:45:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=56042"},"modified":"2026-08-21T20:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:15:05","slug":"ross-island-new-name-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ross Island New Name: What Is It Called Now? Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Ross_Island_new_name_is_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep_Know_its_new_name_renaming_date_historical_importance_related_islands_and_key_facts_for_competitive_exams\" >Ross Island new name is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep. Know its new name, renaming date, historical importance, related islands and key facts for competitive exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Ross_Island_Is_Now_Known_as_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\" >Ross Island Is Now Known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Three_Andaman_Islands_Were_Renamed_in_2018\" >Three Andaman Islands Were Renamed in 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Importance_of_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose\" >Importance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Historical_Importance_of_the_Island\" >Historical Importance of the Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Exam_Relevance_of_the_Ross_Island_Renaming\" >Exam Relevance of the Ross Island Renaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Important_for_Current_Affairs_and_Static_GK\" >Important for Current Affairs and Static GK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Connection_with_the_Freedom_Struggle\" >Connection with the Freedom Struggle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Important_for_UPSC_and_State_PCS\" >Important for UPSC and State PCS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Useful_for_Other_Government_Exams\" >Useful for Other Government Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Historical_Context_Background_of_Ross_Island_and_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\" >Historical Context: Background of Ross Island and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#British_Administrative_Centre\" >British Administrative Centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Netajis_Visit_in_1943\" >Netaji\u2019s Visit in 1943<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Renaming_of_the_Islands\" >Renaming of the Islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Ross_Island_Renaming\" >Key Takeaways from Ross Island Renaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#FAQs_Ross_Island_New_Name_and_Exam-Relevant_Information\" >FAQs: Ross Island New Name and Exam-Relevant Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#1_What_is_the_new_name_of_Ross_Island\" >1. What is the new name of Ross Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#2_When_was_Ross_Island_renamed\" >2. When was Ross Island renamed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#3_Why_was_Ross_Island_renamed_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\" >3. Why was Ross Island renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#4_Where_is_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep_located\" >4. Where is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#5_What_was_the_old_name_of_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\" >5. What was the old name of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#6_What_is_the_new_name_of_Havelock_Island\" >6. What is the new name of Havelock Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#7_What_is_the_new_name_of_Neil_Island\" >7. What is the new name of Neil Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#8_Which_three_Andaman_Islands_were_renamed_in_2018\" >8. Which three Andaman Islands were renamed in 2018?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#9_Who_hoisted_the_Indian_national_flag_in_the_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands_in_1943\" >9. Who hoisted the Indian national flag in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1943?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#10_Why_is_the_Ross_Island_renaming_important_for_competitive_exams\" >10. Why is the Ross Island renaming important for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ross-island-new-name-2\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ross_Island_new_name_is_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep_Know_its_new_name_renaming_date_historical_importance_related_islands_and_key_facts_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span><strong>Ross Island new name<\/strong> is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep. Know its new name, renaming date, historical importance, related islands and key facts for competitive exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ross_Island_Is_Now_Known_as_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\"><\/span>Ross Island Is Now Known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ross Island, one of the historically important islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is now officially known as <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/strong>. The island was renamed on <strong>30 December 2018<\/strong> to honour the contribution of freedom fighter <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose<\/strong> to India\u2019s freedom struggle. This is an important current affairs topic for students preparing for competitive examinations, particularly UPSC, State PCS, SSC, banking, railways, defence and teaching examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The renaming is significant because the Andaman and Nicobar Islands played an important role in India\u2019s struggle for independence. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose visited the islands in December 1943 and hoisted the Indian tricolour there during the period of the Azad Hind Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Andaman_Islands_Were_Renamed_in_2018\"><\/span>Three Andaman Islands Were Renamed in 2018<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of three important islands. <strong>Ross Island was renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/strong>, <strong>Neil Island was renamed Shaheed Dweep<\/strong>, and <strong>Havelock Island was renamed Swaraj Dweep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These names are important from an examination perspective because questions are frequently asked about geographical locations, historical events, freedom fighters and changes in the names of important places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose\"><\/span>Importance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose remains one of the most influential leaders of the Indian freedom movement. He established the <strong>Azad Hind Government<\/strong> and led the <strong>Indian National Army (INA)<\/strong> in its struggle against British colonial rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His connection with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is historically important. In December 1943, Netaji visited the islands and associated the region with the national freedom movement. The renaming of Ross Island as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep therefore serves as a tribute to his role in India\u2019s independence struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Importance_of_the_Island\"><\/span>Historical Importance of the Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island was earlier an important administrative centre during British rule. It served as the headquarters of the British administration in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island still contains remnants of colonial buildings and institutions, making it historically significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, the island has become an important symbol of both colonial history and the Indian freedom struggle. Its new name connects the geographical location with the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the struggle for India\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Relevance_of_the_Ross_Island_Renaming\"><\/span>Exam Relevance of the Ross Island Renaming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The renaming of Ross Island is relevant for General Awareness, Indian History and Geography. Aspirants should remember the new names of all three islands and their location in the <strong>Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/strong>, which is a Union Territory of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions may also connect this topic with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Indian National Army, the Azad Hind Government, the first hoisting of the tricolour in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and important colonial-era locations. Therefore, Ross Island\u2019s new name is an important factual topic for government examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Ross-Island-new-name\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSi8aKczH0ayYefynLlVp2enl6hZ59YCJqdn38p0RAYMA&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Ross Island new name\" title=\"Ross Island new name\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ross Island new name<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Current_Affairs_and_Static_GK\"><\/span>Important for Current Affairs and Static GK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The renaming of Ross Island is important because changes in the names of important geographical locations frequently appear in competitive examinations. Aspirants should remember that <strong>Ross Island is now called Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The topic combines current affairs with static general knowledge. Questions can be asked directly about the new name or indirectly through questions related to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connection_with_the_Freedom_Struggle\"><\/span>Connection with the Freedom Struggle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to rename the island highlights Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose\u2019s contribution to India\u2019s freedom movement. Netaji played a major role in the establishment of the Azad Hind Government and the leadership of the Indian National Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Andaman and Nicobar Islands also have a strong connection with the Indian freedom struggle because of the Cellular Jail and the imprisonment of numerous freedom fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_UPSC_and_State_PCS\"><\/span>Important for UPSC and State PCS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For UPSC and State PCS examinations, this topic is useful for understanding the relationship between geography and history. Aspirants should study the strategic and historical importance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands along with developments related to important national personalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The renaming of places also reflects efforts to replace colonial-era names with names connected to Indian history and the national freedom movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_for_Other_Government_Exams\"><\/span>Useful for Other Government Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates preparing for SSC, railways, banking, defence and teaching examinations should remember the following factual information: <strong>Ross Island\u2014Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep; Neil Island\u2014Shaheed Dweep; Havelock Island\u2014Swaraj Dweep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such direct fact-based questions are common in General Knowledge and General Awareness sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Background_of_Ross_Island_and_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\"><\/span>Historical Context: Background of Ross Island and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"British_Administrative_Centre\"><\/span>British Administrative Centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ross Island was an important administrative centre during the British period in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island housed several important colonial establishments and served as a centre of administration. Remains of buildings and other structures continue to reflect its colonial past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netajis_Visit_in_1943\"><\/span>Netaji\u2019s Visit in 1943<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose visited the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in December 1943. His visit is remembered as an important event connected with the history of the Azad Hind movement and the Indian National Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this period, the islands became symbolically associated with the aspirations of the Indian freedom struggle. Netaji also used the names <strong>Shaheed<\/strong> and <strong>Swaraj<\/strong> in connection with the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renaming_of_the_Islands\"><\/span>Renaming of the Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 30 December 2018, the names of three important islands were changed. Ross Island became <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/strong>, Neil Island became <strong>Shaheed Dweep<\/strong>, and Havelock Island became <strong>Swaraj Dweep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The renaming linked the geographical identity of these islands with the memory of India\u2019s freedom struggle and its national leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Ross_Island_Renaming\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Ross Island Renaming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Ross Island was renamed <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The renaming took place on <strong>30 December 2018<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Ross Island is located in the <strong>Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/strong>, a Union Territory of India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Neil Island was renamed <strong>Shaheed Dweep<\/strong>, while Havelock Island was renamed <strong>Swaraj Dweep<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The renaming honours <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose<\/strong> and his contribution to India\u2019s freedom struggle and the Azad Hind movement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ross Island new name<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Ross_Island_New_Name_and_Exam-Relevant_Information\"><\/span>FAQs: Ross Island New Name and Exam-Relevant Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_new_name_of_Ross_Island\"><\/span>1. What is the new name of Ross Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ross Island is now officially known as <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/strong>. The island is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_was_Ross_Island_renamed\"><\/span>2. When was Ross Island renamed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ross Island was renamed <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep on 30 December 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_was_Ross_Island_renamed_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\"><\/span>3. Why was Ross Island renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island was renamed to honour <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose<\/strong> and his significant contribution to India\u2019s freedom struggle, particularly his leadership of the Azad Hind movement and the Indian National Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Where_is_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep_located\"><\/span>4. Where is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep is located in the <strong>Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/strong>, which is a Union Territory of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_was_the_old_name_of_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_Dweep\"><\/span>5. What was the old name of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old name of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep was <strong>Ross Island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_the_new_name_of_Havelock_Island\"><\/span>6. What is the new name of Havelock Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Havelock Island was renamed <strong>Swaraj Dweep<\/strong> on 30 December 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_the_new_name_of_Neil_Island\"><\/span>7. What is the new name of Neil Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neil Island was renamed <strong>Shaheed Dweep<\/strong> on 30 December 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_three_Andaman_Islands_were_renamed_in_2018\"><\/span>8. Which three Andaman Islands were renamed in 2018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three renamed islands were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ross Island \u2013 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Havelock Island \u2013 Swaraj Dweep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neil Island \u2013 Shaheed Dweep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Who_hoisted_the_Indian_national_flag_in_the_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands_in_1943\"><\/span>9. Who hoisted the Indian national flag in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1943?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose<\/strong> hoisted the Indian national flag in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in December 1943.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Why_is_the_Ross_Island_renaming_important_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>10. 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