CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval commissioned Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sajag through digital means and dedicated it to the nation for safeguarding the maritime interests on May 29, 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Coast Guard’s fifth offshore patrol vessel Saksham commissioned in Goa.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -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-5: -Detailed Solution. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Vijaya, is the second in the series of 98-metre offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). It was commissioned in Chennai by Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra. Built indigenously by Larsen & Toubro.