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Container ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
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Hormuz joins which two gulfs? The strait detail GS-II West Asia and energy answers rely on
A container ship was hit by a projectile within the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil, so disruptions there matter for India's energy security.
Why it matters: general awareness
What you need to know
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A container ship was hit by a projectile within the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations.
The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil, so disruptions there matter for India's energy security.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- A container ship was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, per the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
- It carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil.
- Disruption there bears directly on India's energy security.
- UKMTO is the UK-run body that issues maritime security advisories for shipping.
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How the exam will ask it
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- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
- Bab-el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
- The Palk Strait separates India and Sri Lanka and links the Bay of Bengal with Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar, not the Arabian Sea.
മെയിൻസ്
GS-II (West Asia) and GS-III (Energy). Attacks on shipping at the Strait of Hormuz threaten a key oil chokepoint, raising freight, insurance and crude costs for an import-dependent India. The way forward lies in diversifying suppliers and routes, expanding strategic petroleum reserves, accelerating renewables, and using naval presence and diplomacy to secure sea lanes.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Consider the following pairs: Strait — Water bodies it connects
- Strait of Hormuz — Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
- Bab-el-Mandeb — Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
- Palk Strait — Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
ഉത്തരം കാണിക്കൂ
ഉത്തരം: B — Only two is correct. Only two is correct. Pairs 1 and 2 are correct. The Palk Strait links the Bay of Bengal with Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar, not the Arabian Sea.
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