India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027

India will host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in New Delhi in February 2027. The Bharatiya Tatrakshak hosted the Working Level Meeting (WLM) of the 5th CGGS in hybrid mode on August 19, 2026. The deliberations focused on key institutional and organisational aspects of the forthcoming Summit.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) will be hosted in New Delhi in February 2027.
02The Bharatiya Tatrakshak hosted the Working Level Meeting (WLM) of the 5th CGGS in hybrid mode.
03The deliberations at the WLM focused on refining the CGGS Meeting Guidelines and strengthening the Information Sharing Mechanism.
04The 5th CGGS will be a significant manifestation of Bharat's MAHASAGAR vision and its commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-looking maritime order.
05The Indian Coast Guard remains committed to contributing to international efforts for the safety, security, and well-being of the global maritime commons.
06The 5th CGGS will coincide with the Swarnim Jayanti of the Bharatiya Tatrakshak.
07The CGGS Meeting Guidelines will be refined to enhance collective capability building through greater exchange of professional expertise, operational experiences, and best practices.

Trap alerts

Most people think the Coast Guard Global Summit is a new initiative, but actually it is a recurring event.
Most people think the Bharatiya Tatrakshak is a new organization, but actually it is the Indian Coast Guard.
Most people think the MAHASAGAR vision is a new concept, but actually it is a part of India's maritime policy.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

In which month and year will India host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit?

A.January 2026
B.February 2027
C.March 2026
D.April 2027

The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit will be held in February 2027, as part of India's efforts to foster a collaborative maritime order.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Bharatiya Tatrakshak's Role in the 5th CGGS: 1. Bharatiya Tatrakshak is hosting the 5th CGGS in New Delhi in February 2027. 2. Bharatiya Tatrakshak hosted the Working Level Meeting (WLM) of the 5th CGGS in August 2026. 3. Bharatiya Tatrakshak is hosting the 5th CGGS as part of the preparatory engagements. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is correct because the fact list states that Bharatiya Tatrakshak is hosting the 5th CGGS in New Delhi in February 2027. Statement 2 is incorrect because the fact list states that the WLM was held in August 2026, but the 5th CGGS will be held in February 2027. Statement 3 is correct because the fact list states that Bharatiya Tatrakshak is hosting the 5th CGGS as part of the preparatory engagements.

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