Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Mumbai served as the venue for the joint Hazardous and Noxious Substances response drill conducted by the Indian Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard. The exercise was held onboard the pollution response vessel ICGS Samudra Prahari and focused on improving preparedness against chemical spills at sea. It aimed to strengthen operational coordination, interoperability, and emergency response capabilities between the two nations. The drill also reflected the growing maritime cooperation between India and Japan, underlining their shared commitment to environmental protection, maritime safety, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.