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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned well-equipped offshore patrolling (OPV) vessel named _________
A
Sarathi
B
Vishnu
C
Aagara
D
Veer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These vessels will greatly increase the capability of the Indian Coast Guard to conduct coastal surveillance. Earlier this year in March the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned the M-Class multipurpose offshore patrol vessel (OPV), ICGS Saksham, she was the fifth vessel in the series of 105 M-Class vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Samarth-class offshore patrol vessel are a series of eleven offshore patrol vessels being built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the Indian Coast Guard.

Detailed explanation-3: -ICGS Vajra is the sixth in the series of seven Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). It is a 98-meter ship designed to carry one twin-engine helicopter and four high-speed boats.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Kuthar (Pennant No. 31) was transferred from the Indian Navy to the Indian Coast Guard in 1978. The first Commanding officer of the ship was Commander NS Achreja, who later retired as IG NS Achreja, PTM, TM, the Deputy Director General in Aug 1997.

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