![The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX)](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGUHrhjs1byml7WBUCkVZrrkmtrT0wszv3SAf0_pryZw6cDfFESfgiTsQKBSMmHZr0z6zVs9iIB5IMNZ7TamlRa3n2tqvldqL4mujT4_qG27wyie3pQHZSZhyphenhyphenj-QKfLbpbmrI_1lE6HlpPi8MDTk1ysxMo8eCpiIEU0gLgmr8h4MjT3dj_ZWwsbbYbq-5/w320-h192-rw/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Untitled%20(500%20%C3%97%20300%20px)%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(3).png)
- The exercise aimed to assess the preparedness and coordination between various resource agencies to respond to a marine oil spill while invoking the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) provisions.
- The Indian Coast Guard deployed surface and air platforms, including Pollution Response Vessels (PRVs), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III, and Dornier Aircraft configured for marine pollution response.
- More than 31 foreign observers and 80 delegates participated in the event.
- The exercise also showcased India’s industrial prowess in terms of the ‘Make in India’ thrust under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
Question:
Q.1 Where was the NATPOLREX-IX conducted?a. Mumbai, Maharashtra
b. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
c. Vadinar, Gujarat
d. Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands