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INDIAN COAST GUARD COMMISSIONS INDIGENOUS POLLUTION CONTROL VESSEL SAMUDRA PRATAP Why in the News? Major induction: Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, in Goa, marking a significant step towards a pollution free environment in coastal areas. Aatmanirbhar push: The vessel has over 70% indigenous content, marking …
Read MoreICG Ship Amulya Commissioned to Strengthen Maritime Security Why in the News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICG Ship Amulya, the third Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa. Built with over 60% indigenous components, it enhances coastal surveillance, maritime security, and demonstrates self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat, while also considering coastal regulation zone guidelines. Commissioning and …
Read MoreINDIAN COAST GUARD LAUNCHES TWO ADVANCED FAST PATROL VESSELS Why in the News? Recent Launch: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched two Advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICG Ship Ajit and ICG Ship Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited. Series Completion: These vessels are the seventh and eighth in a series of eight …
Read MoreIndian Coast Guard Conducts 10th Pollution Response Exercise Why in the News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will conduct the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) off the Chennai coast to evaluate India’s preparedness against marine oil spills and strengthen inter-agency coordination in marine environmental protection and disaster response. This exercise aligns with the …
Read MoreKochi Shipwreck Declared State-Specific Disaster Event Why in the News? The Kerala government declared the Kochi shipwreck a state-specific disaster after MSC Elsa 3, an MSC container vessel, experienced capsizing off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea on May 24. This incident poses significant threats of Kerala oil pollution, water pollution, and potential environmental …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Seizure of Pakistani boat off Gujarat coast with 86 kg of narcotics valued at ₹602 crore; 14 arrested. source:scribd About the Gujarat Coast Drug Seizure: Joint operation by Gujarat ATS and NCB led to seizing a Pakistani boat with 14 crew members and 86 kg of drugs off Porbandar coast. Drugs …
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