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An Indian national was among two foreign workers killed in a missile attack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The casualties resulted from debris of intercepted missiles, with the attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
The Indian Embassy in UAE confirmed the death and extended condolences and support to the victim's family.
The incident underscores escalating regional tensions and the threat to civilian lives and stability in the Gulf.
India maintains strong diplomatic and economic ties with the UAE and the broader Gulf region, which hosts a large Indian diaspora. The safety and welfare of these expatriates are a key foreign policy priority for India, making such incidents a matter of serious concern.
The Gulf region is a crucial source of crude oil and natural gas for India. Escalating conflicts and instability in this area can lead to volatility in global energy prices and disrupt supply chains, directly impacting India's energy security and economic stability.
The Yemen conflict is intertwined with broader geopolitical rivalries in the Middle East, involving major regional powers. The Houthi attacks reflect these complex dynamics and have implications for the balance of power and security architecture of the entire region.
The interception of missiles by UAE's air defence systems, and the resulting debris, brings focus to missile technology, air defence capabilities, and the distinction between various types of missiles (ballistic vs. cruise) and their interception mechanisms.
GS-II: India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. GS-III: Internal Security; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Geography (Middle East), International Organizations.
Current Affairs: International events, regional conflicts, defence technology. General Knowledge: Geopolitics, military capabilities.
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a surface-to-surface missile. 2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. 3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: 1 only
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Answer: A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
High (regional conflicts, defence technology, and India's foreign policy are recurring themes in competitive exams).
Ansar Allah, an Islamist political and armed movement that emerged from northern Yemen in the 1990s, currently controlling significant parts of Yemen.
An ongoing multi-sided civil war in Yemen since 2014, primarily between the Houthi movement and the internationally recognized Yemeni government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition.
A missile that follows a ballistic trajectory to deliver one or more warheads to a predetermined target. It is powered only during the initial phase of flight and then follows a trajectory determined by gravity and air resistance.
A guided missile that remains within the Earth's atmosphere and uses jet engine power for sustained flight. It can be guided throughout its flight path to a target.