<h2>About Indian Coast Guard:</h2>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1">What is it? It is an armed force that protects India&#39;s maritime interests and enforces maritime law, with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">History: it was formally established in 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 as an independent Armed force of India.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Parent ministry: It operates under the Ministry of Defence.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Administration: The organization is headed by the Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG).</li>
	<li aria-level="1">HQ: Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) is located at New Delhi.</li>
</ul>

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<h3>Q1)&nbsp;What is maritime law?</h3>

Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is a body of laws, conventions, and treaties that govern private maritime business and other nautical matters, such as shipping or offenses occurring on open water. 

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1922312" style="text-decoration:none">Indian Coast Guard brings home ten rescued fishermen from Maldivian waters</a>

Indian Coast Guard

Overview:

Indian Coast Guard recently bought home ten rescued fishermen from Maldivian waters.

About Indian Coast Guard:

Q1) What is maritime law?

Indian Coast Guard

Overview:

Indian Coast Guard recently bought home ten rescued fishermen from Maldivian waters.

About Indian Coast Guard:

Q1) What is maritime law?

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