Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Indian Coastal Guard”:
1.It is a multi-mission organization, conducting round-the-year real-life operations at sea.
2.Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) located at New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Indian Coast Guard is a multi-mission organization, conducting round-the-year real-life operations at sea.

  • Despite being relatively small, it has a wide range of task capabilities for both surface and air operations.
  • The organization is headed by the Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG) exercising his overall command and superintendence from the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) located at New Delhi.
  • At CGHQ, he is assisted by four Deputy Director Generals of the rank of Inspector General, and other senior officers heading various staff divisions.

Source: FORUMIAS