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India and Japan conducted Disaster Control Exercise

Published on January 27, 2019
The Coast Guards of India and Japan undertook disaster control, search and rescue exercises off the coast of Yokohama in Japan.
India and Japan conducted Disaster Control Exercise
  • India had hosted the Japanese ships for the exercise last year and this time Japan is hosting the exercise.
  • ICGS Shaunak is the main Indian ship taking part in the drills.

About ICGS Shaunak:

  • ICGS Shaunak is an Offshore Patrol Vessel of Indian Coast Guards.
  • This 105-meter vessel is capable of carrying a twin-engine light helicopter and five high-speed boats including two quick reaction inflatable boats for swift boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol.
  • ICGS Shaunak is fitted with navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machinery including 30 mm CRN 91 naval gun, integrated bridge system, integrated machinery control system, power management system (PMS) and high power external fire fighting system.

Aim of this Exercise:

  • This exercise aims to share their expertise in disaster management as both the nations have huge experience in disaster management as Japan regularly faces earthquakes and sea storms while the Indian Coast Guard round the year manages the over 7,000-kilometre coastline of the country.

Question:

Q. Off which coast in which country did the Coast Guards of India and Japan undertook disaster control, search and rescue exercises?
a. Vishakhapatnam, India
b. Okinawa, Japan
c. Yokohama Japan
d. Lakshwdeep, India
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