CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -August 4 is celebrated as Coast Guard Day to honor the establishment on that day in 1790 of the Revenue Cutter Service , forebear of today’s Coast Guard, by the Treasury Department.

Detailed explanation-2: -U.S. Every year, August 4 is celebrated as the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline. Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.

Detailed explanation-3: -By India Today Web Desk: Every year, February 1 is observed as Indian Coast Guard Day. It is the fourth-largest coast guard in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -The interim Indian Coast Guard was originally established on February 1, 1977, to prevent the sea-borne smuggling of goods that hampered India’s domestic economy. On August 18, 1978, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day was officially established by the Parliament to be celebrated on February 1.

Detailed explanation-5: -Today we celebrate the 232nd birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard; our theme for 2022 is: “Honoring our Past… Shaping our Future."