DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast Guard
On 15 October 2024, in India, DG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.
Summary
On 15 October 2024, DG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). A specialist in Navigation & Direction, his sea commands include the Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Samar' and Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Vishwast'. He was elevated to Additional Director General in September 2022 and was given additional charge of DG Coast Guard in August 2024. He was conferred the Tatrakshak Medal in 2014 and the President Tatrakshak Medal in 2019.
Key facts
- Date
- 15 Oct 2024
- Post
- 26th Director General, Indian Coast Guard
- Officer
- Paramesh Sivamani
- Specialisation
- Navigation & Direction
- Additional charge
- Since August 2024
- Medals
- Tatrakshak Medal 2014; President Tatrakshak Medal 2019
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on 15 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Paramesh Sivamani
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: DG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Paramesh Sivamani, who became the 26th DG of the Indian Coast Guard on 15 October 2024, had been holding additional charge of DG Coast Guard since:
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Correct answer: B — August 2024
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: he was elevated to Additional Director General in September 2022 ... and was given the additional charge of Director General Coast Guard in August 2024.