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India condemns attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz
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Which gulf does Hormuz open into? The West Asia chokepoint every GS2 and Prelims geography answer needs
India condemns the latest attacks on commercial vessels in the Hormuz region.
Why it matters: general awareness
What you need to know
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Indian crew members were injured after a commercial vessel was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, and India condemned the attack, saying the targeting of commercial shipping must end.
A separate attack on a commercial ship off Oman was also reported.
The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and carries a large share of the world's oil trade.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which opens onto the Arabian Sea
- It carries a large share of the world's oil trade, making it a key maritime chokepoint
- Indian crew members were injured when a commercial vessel was hit by a projectile in the strait
- India condemned the attack and said the targeting of commercial shipping must end
- A separate attack on a commercial ship off Oman was also reported
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್ · ಮೇನ್ಸ್
How the exam will ask it
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್
- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
- The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, not Hormuz, links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
- A maritime chokepoint is a narrow passage through which a large share of global trade, especially oil, passes.
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
GS2 International Relations (West Asia) and GS3 security: attacks on commercial shipping near Hormuz threaten energy supplies and the safety of Indian seafarers. India relies on the Gulf for oil imports and a large diaspora, so it seeks freedom of navigation under international maritime law and diplomatic de-escalation. The way forward lies in diplomacy with Gulf states, naval presence for escort and protection, and diversified energy sources.
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ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಇದ್ದ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಹಡಗಿನ ಮೇಲೆ ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ದಾಳಿ ನಡೆದ ಹಾರ್ಮುಜ್ ಜಲಸಂಧಿಯು ಪರ್ಷಿಯನ್ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿಯನ್ನು ಯಾವುದರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸುತ್ತದೆ?
- ಓಮನ್ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿ
- ಏಡನ್ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿ
- ಕೆಂಪು ಸಮುದ್ರ
- ಅಕಾಬಾ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿ
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ಉತ್ತರ: A — ಸರಿಯಾದ ಉತ್ತರ: ಓಮನ್ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿ — ಹಾರ್ಮುಜ್ ಜಲಸಂಧಿಯು ಪರ್ಷಿಯನ್ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿಯನ್ನು ಅರಬ್ಬಿ ಸಮುದ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ತೆರೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಓಮನ್ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಜೋಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
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