Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) is being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard off the Chennai coast in Tamil Nadu. This biennial exercise tests India’s preparedness and response capabilities for large-scale marine oil spills, involving multiple national and international stakeholders. Key objectives include evaluating inter-agency coordination, demonstrating technological innovations in pollution control, and strengthening maritime environmental governance. The exercise deploys pollution control vessels, aircraft, and specialised equipment, highlighting India’s commitment to safeguarding its 7,500 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone while enhancing global cooperation in marine environmental protection.