Coastal Security — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's Coastal Security Scheme: 1. It was launched in 2005 following recommendations of the Group of Ministers on National Security 2. The scheme covers only major ports and excludes minor ports from its purview 3. Biometric registration of fishermen is a key component of the scheme 4. The scheme is implemented solely by the Indian Coast Guard Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the four-tier structure of India's coastal security architecture?

The Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) is significant for India's coastal security because:

Consider the following about the Automatic Identification System (AIS) in coastal security: 1. It is mandatory for all fishing vessels regardless of size 2. It transmits real-time position, speed, and vessel identity data 3. It operates only within territorial waters 4. It can be integrated with coastal surveillance radars Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Sea Vigil exercise is significant for India's coastal security because it: