🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION (Complete)
Why in the News?
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Achal, a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa Shipyard Limited on May 09, 2026.
🔑 Key Highlights
1. Vessel Details
Name Meaning
- Achal means:
- “Firm”
Class
- Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV)
Purpose
- Strengthen:
- Maritime security
- Coastal surveillance
- Border protection
2. Commissioning Ceremony
Commissioning Authority
- A AnbarasuDirector General (Acquisition), Ministry of Defence
Presence
- Commander Tekur Sashi Kumar
3. Construction Features
Shipbuilder
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
Indigenous Content
- More than:
- 50% indigenous components
Significance
- Promotes:
- Make in India
- Indigenous defence manufacturing
ℹ️ Additional Information
Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- Established:
- August 18, 1978
- Legal Basis:
- Coast Guard Act
- Ministry:
- Ministry of Defence
- Headquarters:
- New Delhi
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
- Established:
- 1957
- Status:
- Miniratna CPSE
- Location:
- Vasco da Gama
🎯 Significance
- Enhances:
- India’s maritime defence capability
- Supports:
- Coastal security operations
- Encourages:
- Indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem
- Strengthens:
- Self-reliance in defence production
🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण (पूर्ण)
समाचार में क्यों?
Indian Coast Guard ने नई पीढ़ी के Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Achal को Goa Shipyard Limited में कमीशन किया।
🔑 मुख्य बिंदु
1. जहाज की जानकारी
- Achal का अर्थ:
- “दृढ़”
- वर्ग:
- Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel
2. कमीशनिंग
- कमीशनिंग अधिकारी:
- A Anbarasu
- उपस्थिति:
- Commander Tekur Sashi Kumar
3. निर्माण
- निर्माता:
- Goa Shipyard Limited
- 50% से अधिक स्वदेशी घटक
- उद्देश्य:
- Make in India को बढ़ावा
ℹ️ अतिरिक्त जानकारी
Indian Coast Guard
- स्थापना:
- 18 अगस्त 1978
- मंत्रालय:
- रक्षा मंत्रालय
- मुख्यालय:
- New Delhi
Goa Shipyard Limited
- स्थापना:
- 1957
- स्थान:
- Vasco da Gama
🎯 महत्व
- समुद्री सुरक्षा मजबूत
- स्वदेशी रक्षा निर्माण को बढ़ावा
🧠 BILINGUAL MCQs (Exam Ready)
Q1. Which organization commissioned ICGS Achal?
ICGS Achal को किस संगठन ने कमीशन किया?
A. Indian Navy
B. DRDO
C. Indian Coast Guard ✅
D. ISRO
Q2. ICGS Achal belongs to which class?
ICGS Achal किस वर्ग का पोत है?
A. Shivalik-class
B. Talwar-class
C. Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel ✅
D. Vikrant-class
Q3. ICGS Achal was built by which company?
ICGS Achal का निर्माण किस कंपनी ने किया?
A. HAL
B. Mazagon Dock
C. Goa Shipyard Limited ✅
D. BEL
Q4. Goa Shipyard Limited is located in which state?
Goa Shipyard Limited किस राज्य में स्थित है?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Goa / गोवा ✅
D. Maharashtra
Q5. Indian Coast Guard established in?
Indian Coast Guard की स्थापना कब हुई?
A. 1965
B. 1971
C. 1978 / 1978 ✅
D. 1985
Q6. Indian Coast Guard functions under which ministry?
Indian Coast Guard किस मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत कार्य करता है?
A. Home Ministry
B. Shipping Ministry
C. Defence Ministry / रक्षा मंत्रालय ✅
D. External Affairs Ministry
Q7. More than how much indigenous content is integrated into ICGS Achal?
ICGS Achal में कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक स्वदेशी सामग्री है?
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 50% / 50% ✅
D. 75%
Q8. Headquarters of Indian Coast Guard located at?
Indian Coast Guard का मुख्यालय कहाँ है?
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. New Delhi ✅