NATPOLREX-X oil spill exercise off Chennai
Next story · 6 OctKautilya Economic Conclave 2025
What happened
- The Coast Guard held the 10th National Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) and the 27th NOSDCP meeting off Chennai on 5-6 October 2025, with 40 observers from 32 countries [PIB].
- A first-ever shoreline clean-up drill was held at Marina Beach [PIB].
Background
- The exercise is biennial and follows the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan [PIB].
Why it matters
- Busy shipping lanes off India make oil spills a real risk to fisheries and beaches.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-06): the Coast Guard held the 10th National Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) and the 27th NOSDCP meeting off Chennai on 5-6 October 2025, with 40 observers from 32 countries.
- Busy shipping lanes off India make oil spills a real risk to fisheries and beaches.
Quotable data pointThe Coast Guard held the 10th National Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) and the 27th NOSDCP meeting off Chennai on 5-6 October 2025, with 40 observers from 32 countries.
PIB: Defence: NATPOLREX-X off Chennai, 6 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: NOSDCP.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
NATPOLREX-X was held off
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
NOSDCP stands for
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Frequency of NATPOLREX
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Defence: NATPOLREX-X off Chennai, 6 Oct 2025
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