35th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference inaugurated

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Question: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Headquarters is located at..?
a) New Delhi
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai
d) Visakhapatnam
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 28th September, 2016 Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurated the 35th Coast Guard Commanders Conference at Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi.
  • Mr. Parrikar appreciated the efforts of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in raising maritime and coastal security not only by deployment of assets but also by efficient use of Coastal Security Network Phase I.
  • He also expressed hope that Coastal Security Network (CSN) Phase II would also be implemented on time.
  • Mr. Parrikar congratulated the ICG on their protracted efforts with Pakistan and Sri Lankan security agencies which resulted in reduced apprehension of Indian fishing boats.
  • The Defence Minister promised all assistance of the Ministry of Defence for cases relating to the operational efficiency and those pertaining to the growth of the service, be it the manpower or new acquisitions.
  • The conference was attended by senior officers of the Defence Ministry and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) including the Director General Rajendra Singh, Additional Directors General and Coast Guard Regional Commanders.
  • The conference is held annually, where all regional commanders put forth the roadmap for future; discuss various policy and strategic issues. The three-day conference aims to carve out a futuristic vision for the service and to determine the modalities to overcome the challenges efficiently.

Reference:
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