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Varun TokasAIR 117· 2025

Question Q9GS2GS2

Whoever controls the oceans, runs the world. In this context, discuss the shift in India's maritime strategy from SAGAR to MAHASAGAR. (Answer in 150 words)

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Oceans are one of the most important givenues for international trade and are crucial to national safety and economic resilience of supply chains.

Increased control over oceans is sought after by countries through institutions like Quad, Indo-Pacific String of Pearls, Indian Ocean shipping, IMEC, Arabian Sea & trade

To respond to global shifts, particularly China's rising influence India has upgraded its SAGAR policy to MAHASAGAR

Significant features of shift:

1Increased domain of Indo-Pacific

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Varun Tokas

AIR 1172025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

International Relations

Maritime Strategy and Oceanic Governance

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85

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5

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analytical

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