Which of the following is/are the CORRECT statements about Director General of the Indian Coast Guard ?
1. DG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in July 2023.
2. He has undergone professional specialization in Gunnery & Weapons System at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi.
3. He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.
4. He holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Explanation:

All the statements provided about Director General Rakesh Pal are correct:

1. Appointment as 25th Director General: Rakesh Pal was appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in July 2023. ​

2. Specialization in Gunnery & Weapons Systems: He underwent professional specialization in Gunnery & Weapons Systems at the Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi. ​

3. Alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy: Rakesh Pal is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined the Indian Coast Guard in January 1989. ​

4.  First Gunner of ICG: He holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of the Indian Coast Guard.

Information Booster:

The current Director General (DG) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM. He assumed the role on October 15, 2024. 

Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
An armed force responsible for safeguarding India’s maritime interests and enforcing maritime law in:

• Territorial waters
• Contiguous zone
• Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

History:

• Formally established in 1978 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978.
• Functions as an independent Armed Force of India.

Parent Ministry:

• Operates under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

Administration:

• Headed by the Director General, Indian Coast Guard (DGICG).

Headquarters:

• Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) is located in New Delhi.