Tag: Maritime security
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Houthi Attacks: Saudi Refinery Strike and Red Sea Security
Houthi Attacks are in the news after the uploaded newspaper reported that Houthi forces targeted Saudi Arabia’s Jazan refinery shortly after the kingdom signed a defence agreement. The development highlights the link between the Yemen conflict, regional rivalry, energy infrastructure and maritime security around the Red Sea.
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Strait of Hormuz: Iran-US Tensions and Energy Security
Strait of Hormuz is in the news amid developments involving Iran, the United States and Oman, with the uploaded newspaper linking diplomacy to maritime access and energy security.
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SHANTI Framework: India’s Bay of Bengal Maritime Vision for UPSC
SHANTI framework represents India’s emerging vision for a cooperative, rules-based maritime order in the Bay of Bengal and the wider Indo-Pacific.
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Indo-Pacific Strategy: India’s Rising Role | UPSC Current Affairs
Understand the Indo-Pacific Strategy, India’s growing role, ASEAN centrality and UPSC relevance. Read the full UPSC analysis by Chetan Bharat Learning.
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INS NIPUN: India’s Diving Support Vessel | UPSC
Learn about INS NIPUN, its features, strategic role, and significance for the Indian Navy and UPSC preparation. Read the full UPSC analysis by Chetan Bharat Learning.
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India Strategic Autonomy: UPSC Current Affairs Analysis
Understand India strategic autonomy, the shift from geography to geometry of interests and its UPSC relevance. Read the full UPSC analysis by Chetan Bharat Learning.
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Why Energy Tankers Are Using Risky ‘Dark Fleet’ Tactics in the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, has witnessed a sharp rise in the use of “dark fleet” tactics by energy tankers. Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and security concerns in the Gulf region, many vessels are switching off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders while crossing the…
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India-Indonesia Relations Deepen: Cooperation in Defence, Maritime Security, and Infrastructure
Why Is This News Important? India and Indonesia have decided to strengthen their bilateral partnership by expanding cooperation in defence, maritime security, digital connectivity, and infrastructure development. The discussions took place during bilateral talks between External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono. The meeting also focused on regional security, trade, critical…
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Hangor Class Submarine
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/pakistan-hangor-class-submarines-9297350/ Why in the news? Basic Characteristics Comparison with India’s Kalvari class Origin Developed as an export variant of Chinese Type 039A Yuan class. Developed indigenously by India. Name Origin Named after the PNS Hangor, a submarine of the Pakistan Navy. Named after a tiger shark. Propulsion Diesel-electric with an Air Independent Propulsion…
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