Rakesh Pal
- August 18, 2024
- 58 years
About Rakesh Pal
Rakesh Pal, 58, Indian flag officer, director general of the Coast Guard (since 2023), heart attack.
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|Rakesh Pal, AVSM, PTM, TM (1965 – 18 August 2024) was a flag officer of the Indian Coast Guard. He served as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. On 18 August 2024, he died in harness due to a heart attack.
Early life and education
Pal hailed from Uttar Pradesh. After his schooling, he attended the Indian Naval Academy and joined the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in January 1989.
Career
Pal specialised in gunnery and weapons systems. He attended the gunnery school of the Indian Navy, INS Dronacharya in Kochi and was appointed First Gunner of the ICG.
Pal commanded all classes of ship in the Coast Guard. He commanded the interceptor boat ICGS C-03, the inshore patrol vessel ICGS Ahalyabai, and the fast patrol vessel ICGS ICGS Sucheta Kriplani. He also commanded the Vishwast-class offshore patrol vessel ICGS Vijit and the lead ship of the advance offshore patrol vessels class, ICGS Samarth. Pal also commanded Coast Guard Station Okha and Coast Guard Station Vadinar.
Pal had served both as the director of infrastructure and works, and as the principal director for administration at the Coast Guard headquarters in New Delhi.
Flag rank
On elevation to the flag rank, Pal was appointed Commander of the Coast Guard Northwest Region in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. As the region commander with rank of Inspector General, he was responsible for ICG's mandated charter including maritime surveillance of Gujarat, Daman, and Diu, coordination of coastal security with state governments and Maritime Search and Rescue. He later served as Deputy Director General for Policy and Plans at Coast Guard headquarters. In February 2022, he was promoted to a three-star rank and appointed Additional Director General Coast Guard, and in February 2023, he became Director General.
Personal life and death
Pal was married to Dipa Pal, with whom he had two daughters, Snehal and Tarushi. He loved music and sports. On August 18, 2024, Pal died in harness due to a heart attack in Chennai, at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Awards and decorations
Pal was awarded the Tatrakshak Medal in 2013 and the President's Tatrakshak Medal in 2018. On 26 January 2024, he was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service of an exceptional order.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Rakesh Pal's archived record and the sources above.
1.In what year did Rakesh Pal join the Indian Coast Guard?
- A.1992
- B.1989correct
- C.1995
- D.1985
Rakesh Pal joined the Indian Coast Guard in January 1989 after his schooling and attendance at the Indian Naval Academy.
Source: Early life and education
2.Rakesh Pal was originally from which Indian state?
- A.Maharashtra
- B.Gujarat
- C.Uttar Pradeshcorrect
- D.Tamil Nadu
The biography explicitly states that Rakesh Pal hailed from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Source: Early life and education
3.What was the official cause of death for Rakesh Pal?
- A.A heart attackcorrect
- B.A sudden fever
- C.A stroke
- D.A car accident
Rakesh Pal passed away on August 18, 2024, due to a heart attack while in harness.
Source: Personal life and death
4.Which educational institution did Rakesh Pal attend to specialize in gunnery and weapons systems?
- A.Coast Guard Headquarters
- B.Indian Naval Academy
- C.INS Dronacharyacorrect
- D.Gandhinagar Training Institute
Rakesh Pal attended the Indian Navy gunnery school, INS Dronacharya, located in Kochi.
Source: Career section
5.What was the specific rank Rakesh Pal held when he commanded the Coast Guard Northwest Region?
- A.Inspector Generalcorrect
- B.First Gunner
- C.Additional Director General
- D.Director General
Upon reaching flag rank, Rakesh Pal was appointed as Inspector General to command the Coast Guard Northwest Region.
Source: Flag rank section
6.Rakesh Pal was the 25th Director General of which organization?
- A.Indian Army
- B.Indian Coast Guardcorrect
- C.Indian Navy
- D.Indian Air Force
Rakesh Pal served as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard starting in 2023.
Source: Introduction
7.How many daughters did Rakesh Pal and Dipa Pal have?
- A.Four
- B.Three
- C.One
- D.Twocorrect
Rakesh Pal and his wife Dipa Pal had two daughters, named Snehal and Tarushi.
Source: Personal life and death
8.Which ship did Rakesh Pal command that served as the lead ship of the advance offshore patrol vessels class?
- A.ICGS C-03
- B.ICGS Ahalyabai
- C.ICGS Vijit
- D.ICGS Samarthcorrect
Rakesh Pal commanded the ICGS Samarth, which was the lead ship of the advance offshore patrol vessels class.
Source: Career section
9.In what year was Rakesh Pal awarded the Tatrakshak Medal?
- A.2013correct
- B.2022
- C.2018
- D.2024
Rakesh Pal was the recipient of the Tatrakshak Medal in 2013 and later received the President's Tatrakshak Medal in 2018.
Source: Awards and decorations
10.Where was Rakesh Pal located when he passed away in 2024?
- A.Gandhinagar
- B.Chennaicorrect
- C.New Delhi
- D.Kochi
Rakesh Pal died in harness due to a heart attack while in Chennai.
Source: Personal life and death
11.Before becoming Director General in 2023, what was Rakesh Pal's rank in February 2022?
- A.First Gunner
- B.Additional Director Generalcorrect
- C.Inspector General
- D.Principal Director
In February 2022, Rakesh Pal was promoted to a three-star rank and appointed as Additional Director General Coast Guard.
Source: Flag rank section
12.Which of these Coast Guard stations did Rakesh Pal command during his career?
- A.Coast Guard Station Vadinarcorrect
- B.Coast Guard Station Mumbai
- C.Coast Guard Station Kochi
- D.Coast Guard Station Chennai
Rakesh Pal held command positions at both Coast Guard Station Okha and Coast Guard Station Vadinar.
Source: Career section
13.What award was bestowed upon Rakesh Pal on 26 January 2024?
- A.President's Tatrakshak Medal
- B.Ati Vishisht Seva Medalcorrect
- C.Tatrakshak Medal
- D.Distinguished Service Cross
On 26 January 2024, Rakesh Pal received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service.
Source: Awards and decorations
14.What was the name of the interceptor boat commanded by Rakesh Pal?
- A.ICGS Sucheta Kriplani
- B.ICGS C-03correct
- C.ICGS Samarth
- D.ICGS Vijit
The text identifies ICGS C-03 as the interceptor boat that was under the command of Rakesh Pal.
Source: Career section
15.What administrative role did Rakesh Pal serve at the Coast Guard headquarters in New Delhi?
- A.Head of Coastal Surveillance
- B.Chief of Operations
- C.Director of Naval Intelligence
- D.Principal director for administrationcorrect
Rakesh Pal served as both the director of infrastructure and works and the principal director for administration at headquarters.
Source: Career section
16.At what age did Rakesh Pal die?
- A.60
- B.55
- C.62
- D.58correct
Rakesh Pal was 58 years old at the time of his death on August 18, 2024.
Source: Personal life and death
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