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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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5th
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6th
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7th
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Detailed explanation-1: -The seventh offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), ”Vigraha” was formally unveiled at the Kattupalli port, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The vessel, built by Larsen and Toubro, is the last in the series of seven OPVs contracted to the company by the Ministry of Defence in 2015.
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: -The correct answer is the Indian Coast Guard ship Vajra.
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: -India’s Goa Shipyard Ltd delivered the 5th and final vessel of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vehicle (CGOPV) Project ahead of contractual schedule. The vessel was named ICGS ‘Saksham’. The point to be underlined- all 5 vessels have been delivered before time to the Indian Coast Guard.