Current Context: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & Information Technology (IT) Conference on 27 November 2025 at Madikeri, Karnataka.
- The event was inaugurated by Director General (DG) Paramesh Sivamani, emphasizing Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) in maritime defence.
- The theme of the conference was “Strengthening Maritime Capability through Indigenous Shipbuilding, Digital Infrastructure, and Resilient Supply Chains.”
- An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between ICG and Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) & Defence Innovation & Atal Incubation Centre (CDIIC).
- The MoU aimed to boost the Defence Innovation Hub at Coimbatore, enabling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to supply components for Coast Guard ships.
- Senior dignitaries, shipyards, manufacturers, classification societies, and experts participated in the conference.
- The initiative marked a milestone in indigenisation, self-reliance, and technological advancement for India’s maritime security.
Question:
Q.1 The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its first Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference at which location?a) Madikeri, Karnataka
b) Kochi, Kerala
c) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
d) Porbandar, Gujarat
Answer: a) The maiden ICG conference was held in Madikeri, Karnataka, making it a key event for boosting maritime indigenisation.
