Who among the following is appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Rakesh Pal

Explanation:

Rakesh Pal was appointed as the 25th Director General (DG) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on July 19, 2023. ​

Information Booster:

The current Director General of the Indian Coast Guard is Paramesh Sivamani. He is the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. He took over the office in February 2025. 

Indian Coast Guard (ICG): Key Facts

• Nature: An independent armed force of India.
• Role: Safeguards India’s maritime interests and enforces maritime law.
• Jurisdiction: Covers the territorial waters, contiguous zone, and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India.

Establishment & Legal Basis

• Founded In 1978.
• Established Under: The Coast Guard Act, 1978.

Organizational Structure

• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Defence.
• Head of Force: Director General, Indian Coast Guard (DGICG).
• Headquarters: Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ), New Delhi.