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Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge

30th October, 2023

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Context

  • Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) was launched. 

Details

  • The ACTCM Barge is a 'Make in India' initiative of the Ministry of Defence.
  • The Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge auxiliary equipment/systems have been sourced from indigenous manufacturers.
  • This Barge is the proud flag bearer of the “Make in India” initiative of the Ministry of Defence.
  • Contract for Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a MSME.
  • This is in consonance with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India.
  • The MSME shipyard has successfully delivered two Barges.
  • These Barges are being built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
  • The Indian Navy will use the ACTCM barges to undertake the mission needs for embarking or disembarking ammunition, torpedoes, and missiles.

Significance

  • The project adds another milestone to the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiative of the Government of India.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements:

1.Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge is an initiative of the Ministry of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

2.Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge is a 'Make in India' initiative.

3.These Barges are being built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

How many of the above are correct?

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) All 3

D) None

Answer: B) Only 2

The ACTCM Barge is a 'Make in India' initiative of the Ministry of Defence.