GS3 · Maritime security

ICGS Adamya: first of eight fast patrol vessels

Battle IAS current affairs title card: ICGS Adamya: first of eight fast patrol vessels (GS3 · Maritime security, 19 September 2025)

What happened

  • ICGS Adamya, first of eight Adamya-class fast patrol vessels, was commissioned at Paradip, Odisha, on 19 September 2025 [PIB].
  • The 51-metre ship was built by Goa Shipyard with over 60% indigenous content [PIB].

Background

  • “Adamya” means indomitable [PIB].

Why it matters

  • More patrol hulls for the east coast, where Coast Guard demand is growing.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Security; indigenisation of technology

  1. As per PIB (2025-09-19): ICGS Adamya, first of eight Adamya-class fast patrol vessels, was commissioned at Paradip, Odisha, on 19 September 2025.
  2. More patrol hulls for the east coast, where Coast Guard demand is growing.
Quotable data point

The 51-metre ship was built by Goa Shipyard with over 60% indigenous content.

PIB: ICGS Adamya commissioned, 19 Sep 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: ICGS Adamya.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Builder of ICGS Adamya

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: ICGS Adamya commissioned, 19 Sep 2025

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