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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following is an Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship?
A
Raman
B
Vikrant
C
Sarthak
D
Vidyut
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sarthak Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched re-christened as ‘Indian Coast Guard Ship’ in August 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Coast Guard ship ‘Vajra’ commissioned formally into service on March 24th 2021. It is the 6th offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security. ICGS Vajra is the sixth in the series of seven Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs).

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham is the 5th and last Offshore Patrol Vessel designed and developed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for Coast Guard.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indian Coast Guard’s fifth offshore patrol vessel Saksham commissioned in Goa.

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