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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Approximately one-fifth of the world's total oil supply, and a significant portion of global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), passes through this narrow waterway.
Iran, bordering the Strait, has historically leveraged its strategic position, occasionally threatening to disrupt shipping during periods of heightened international tensions.
The article refers to past geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the US administration under Donald Trump, highlighting the enduring strategic importance of the Strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage located between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. It serves as the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. Key locations include the Persian Gulf (to its west), the Gulf of Oman (to its east), and further east, the Arabian Sea. The countries on its shores are Iran to the north and Oman (specifically its Musandam Peninsula) to the south. Major oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar heavily rely on this Strait for their oil and gas exports.
GS-II International Relations (Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate); GS-III Economy & Security (Energy Security, Geopolitical developments).
General Awareness (World Geography, Current Affairs, International Organizations).
General Awareness (Geopolitics, International Economy, Energy Markets).
Geopolitics, International Security, Maritime Strategy.
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
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 Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
High for UPSC (conceptual and geopolitical aspects), Medium for other exams (factual aspects).
A narrow channel or passage connecting two larger bodies of water, critical for maritime trade and often strategically important.
A principle of customary international law that ships flying the flag of any sovereign state shall not suffer interference from other states.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, an international treaty governing maritime zones and activities.