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The Indian-flagged LPG tanker 'Jag Vikram' successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz.
This marks the first such transit by an Indian vessel following a reported Iran-U.S. ceasefire.
Owned by Mumbai's Great Eastern Shipping Company, the tanker was carrying approximately 20,000 tonnes of LPG.
The event underscores the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global energy trade and India's energy security.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, strategically important waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is bordered by Iran to the north and Oman's Musandam Governorate to the south. Its narrowest point is about 39 kilometers (21 nautical miles) wide. This strait is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, making it an indispensable route for oil and gas tankers from major producing nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq.
India's dependence on Middle Eastern oil and gas makes the Strait of Hormuz vital for its energy supply chain.
The Strait is one of several critical global maritime chokepoints, alongside the Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, and Strait of Malacca.
The region's stability, particularly Iran-U.S. relations, directly impacts the safety and navigability of the Strait.
International conventions like UNCLOS govern transit passage through such straits, ensuring global trade flows.
A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping globally, focusing on safety, security, and environmental protection.
The Indian government body responsible for implementing shipping policy and legislation, ensuring safety and security of Indian vessels and seafarers.
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General Awareness (Geography, Current Affairs).
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Economic Geography).
General Awareness (Geography, Current Affairs).
General Awareness (Geopolitics, Maritime Security, International Relations).
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Answer: None
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High for UPSC (Geography, IR), Medium for other exams (Current Affairs).
A narrow, strategically important waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
A geographical feature on land or sea that forces military or commercial traffic to pass through a narrow area, making it vulnerable to control or attack.
The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases used as fuel.