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ASTHA JAINAIR 9· 2025

Question 20Discuss key maritime security challenges and highlight measures by governmentGS3GS3

Maritime security challenges are complex, driven by both conventional and non-conventional threats. In this context, discuss the key maritime security challenges in India. Also, highlight the measures by the government in this regard.

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Introduction

India has a long coastline of around 7500 km presenting its own security challenges.

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Main Body

India has a long coastline of around 7500 km presenting its own security challenges. Key challenges: (1) Conventional threats: a) Maritime attacks by adversary b) China's string of pearl to choke Indian equator path (Hambantota, SL). (2) Non-conventional: a) Reported EN customs(eg Mumbai attackers used Sea route to enter). b) Drug trafficking (eg Coastal guard caught kilos of drugs). c) Threat to freedom of navigationcheckpoints such as Strait of Hormuz. d) Disasters: Tsunami, cyclones.
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Diagram

Diagram showing connections between Piracy/IOR (Indian Ocean Region), National disasters, Organized crime networks, and Terrorist incursions

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ASTHA JAIN

AIR 92025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Internal Security

Maritime Security

Maritime Security Challenges in India

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92

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academic/analytical

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