Q. Consider the following statements about NATPOLREX exercise:
1.It is an annual marine oil spill preparedness exercise.
2.It is conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
3.It is conducted as a provision of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan or NOSDCP.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 2 and 3 are correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: NATPOLREX (National Level Pollution Response Exercise) is a biennial exercise conducted to assess India’s preparedness for oil spill incidents and enhance coordination among various agencies involved in response.
Statement 2 is correct: It is conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Statement 3 is correct: The primary goal is to test the coordination and preparedness of various agencies in responding to a marine oil spill, ensuring the implementation of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP).
Source: PIB
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