CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Interceptor Boat ‘ICGS C-454’, that has been built by Larsen and Toubro, was recently launched into the service of the Coast Guard. The newly-built boat of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was launched in Surat, as per the recent notification from the Defence Ministry .

Detailed explanation-2: -It is one of the 18 Interceptor Boats being built by Larsen & Toubro. New additions: The vessel will be based in Chennai under the operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (East).

Detailed explanation-3: -The ship was indigenously designed and built by Larsen & Toubro, Surat complying with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat".

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICG) named C-453 was commissioned into services in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This was the 17th interceptor boats out of the 18 which are being indigenously built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

Detailed explanation-5: -ICGS Samarth: The Indian Coast Guard’s latest and largest Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). Samarth is first in the series of six 105m offshore patrol vessels and has been built by Goa Shipyard Limited.