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Analyse the evolving nature of India-Oman relations. How does the partnership contribute to India’s strategic objectives in West Asia?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Analyse the evolving nature of India-Oman relations. How does the partnership contribute to India’s strategic objectives in West Asia? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s engagement with Oman has acquired greater strategic significance amid geopolitical …

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The Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD)

Source: MEASubject: International Organisation Context: India recently hosted the tenth edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi under the theme Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World. The event marked a critical milestone as India assumed the Chairship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) for the 2025–27 period. The Indian Ocean Dialogue …

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Indian Ocean Region

Source:  News on Air Subject: Mapping Context: The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on March 16, 2026, featuring naval personnel from 16 friendly foreign countries. About Indian Ocean Region: What it is? The Indian Ocean Region refers to the vast maritime area surrounding the Indian Ocean, encompassing coastal states, island nations, …

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Seychelles

Source:  DD News Subject:  Mapping Context: Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, will pay a state visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister of India. About Seychelles: What is it? Seychelles is a sovereign island country and archipelagic state comprising 115 islands, known for its high human development, blue economy focus, and strategic maritime …

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Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (RPREX-2025)

Source:  FPJ Subject:  Defence Context: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted RPREX-2025, a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise off the Mumbai coast, to test preparedness against major oil spill incidents. About Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (RPREX-2025): What it is? RPREX-2025 is a large-scale maritime pollution response exercise conducted to simulate and manage oil spill …

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Operation Sagar Bandhu

Source:  TOI Context: India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe floods and over 80 deaths. About Operation Sagar Bandhu: What it is? Operation Sagar Bandhu is India’s rapid Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission launched to support Sri Lanka during the devastating …

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Exercise MILAN 2026

Source:  PIB Context: India will host a historic maritime convergence in February 2026 at Visakhapatnam, featuring the International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise MILAN 2026, and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs, under the MAHASAGAR vision. About Exercise MILAN 2026: What it is? Exercise MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy since …

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GSAT-7R Satellite

Source:  TH Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) communication satellite in November, aboard the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3) from Sriharikota. About GSAT-7R Satellite: What it is? GSAT-7R, also called CMS-03, is a next-generation military communication satellite developed by ISRO to replace the aging GSAT-7A. It ensures robust, …

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Madagascar

Source:  TOI Context: Madagascar is witnessing a military takeover and mass Gen Z-led protests after President fled into hiding amid mounting unrest over corruption and governance failures. An elite military unit, CAPSAT, has seized control as the president’s attempt to dissolve parliament deepened the constitutional and political crisis. About Madagascar: What it is? Madagascar is …

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India’s growing role as a unifier in The Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

Syllabus: International Relation Source:  IE Context: India’s growing role as a unifier in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has gained attention, with recent initiatives like the Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) and SAGAR doctrine highlighting its efforts to foster regional cooperation and maritime security. About India’s growing role as a unifier in The Indian Ocean Region …

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INS Tamal

Source:  TH  Context: INS Tamal, the last imported warship for the Indian Navy, is set to be commissioned in June 2025. This marks a significant milestone as India transitions to building all future warships domestically. About INS Tamal: What is INS Tamal? Type: Stealth guided-missile frigate. Built By: Yantar Shipyard, Russia. Project: Part of Project …

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Pick-and-choose Indo-Pacific economic framework:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effects of policies of developed nations.   Context: The United States sees India’s participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) as “very important”. Therefore, Washington is designing the framework to prioritise “flexibility and inclusion”. Under this, participating countries can join IPEF without necessarily joining all the four pillars of the …

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Indo-Pacific:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations.   Context: The United States has said that it remains focused long-term on the Indo-Pacific region despite concerns over Russian aggression toward Ukraine. This highlights the importance of the region and the role that India has to play with regard to ensuring security of the …

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Indo-Pacific:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations.   Context: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the United States will expand its military and economic relationships with partners in Asia to push back against China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.   What is Indo- Pacific? The idea of the Indo-Pacific …

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