Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Vajra commissioned

Question:Which Indian Coast Guard Ship was commissioned on March 24, 2021?
(a) ICGS Vajra
(b) ICGS Chakra
(c) ICGS Vrisha
(d) ICGS Shakti
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 24 March 2021, Chief of Defence General Bipin Rawat Staff commissioned Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Vajra.
  • India Coast Guard DG K Natarajan and IG S Paramesh COMCG (East) were also present on the occasion.
  • The vessel is indigenously designed and built by Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding Ltd in Chennai.
  • It is the sixth in series of seven Offshore Patrol Vessels.
  • The vessel will help strengthen coastal security through its high-tech features and highly sophisticated navigation and communication systems.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/icgs-vajra-commissioned-to-the-indian-coast-guard/article34152810.ece