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Ukraine has escalated its retaliatory attacks targeting Russian infrastructure, including refineries, oil depots, and ports.
A recent incident involved a reported fire at a significant Russian port located on the Baltic Sea.
These strikes are justified by Ukraine as a means to cut off revenue streams that fund Russia's ongoing military offensive.
The Baltic Sea is a strategically vital waterway for Russia, providing access to international shipping lanes and hosting key naval bases and commercial ports. Attacks on these ports highlight their critical role in Russia's trade and logistics. Students should be familiar with the geographical locations of Ukraine, Russia, and the Baltic Sea, understanding the strategic importance of coastal areas and major ports in the context of international conflicts.
The conflict's impact on regional power dynamics and international alliances.
The strategy of targeting an adversary's economic assets to weaken their military capabilities.
The vulnerability of port infrastructure and shipping lanes during conflicts.
The increasing use of drones and long-range precision strikes against strategic targets.
GS-II: International Relations, Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-III: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Geography (World), International Organizations.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Global Economic Trends (indirectly via energy markets).
General Awareness: Current Affairs, World Geography.
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
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 for international relations and security sections, especially for UPSC and Defence exams, and as general awareness for others.
A strategically important sea in Northern Europe, bordered by several countries including Russia, vital for trade and naval operations.
A military strategy involving attacks on an adversary's essential facilities like ports, refineries, and energy depots to cripple their economic and logistical capabilities.
Military actions taken in response to previous attacks or provocations by an adversary.