Context: India has launched Operation Urja Suraksha amid escalating tensions in West Asia to safeguard energy supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. About Operation Urja Suraksha: What it is? Operation Urja Suraksha is a strategic maritime security mission launched by the Indian Navy to ensure the safe transit of India-bound energy cargo vessels from …
Source: News on Air Subject: Security Context: The Indian Navy is set to commission the stealth frigate ‘Taragiri (F41)’ on 03 April 2026 at Visakhapatnam. It marks a major milestone in India’s push towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous naval capability under Project 17A. About Stealth Frigate Taragiri: What it is? Taragiri (F41) is a stealth …
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, …
Source: PIB Subject: Mapping Context: India assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) during the 9th Conclave of Chiefs held in Visakhapatnam in February 2026. About Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): What it is? The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary, inclusive and multilateral maritime forum that promotes cooperation among …
Source: TH Context: The Indian Ocean is emerging as a focal point of global climate, economic and geopolitical shifts, prompting calls for a new Blue Economy framework. About The Indian Ocean as the Cradle of a New Blue Economy: India’s Historical Leadership in Ocean Governance: Championing “Common Heritage of Mankind”: India aligned with Small Island …
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Source: WHO Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination” — stopping mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, marking a historic global public health milestone About Maldives Achieves Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT): What It Is? Triple Elimination refers …
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Source: IT Context: The Indian Navy will commission INS Arnala, the first of the 16 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC) at Visakhapatnam. About INS Arnala: What is INS Arnala? INS Arnala is the first indigenously-built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) ship. It will enhance India’s capabilities in coastal surveillance, mine-laying, and sub-surface operations. …
Source: TOI Context: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck the Andaman Sea near Malaysia, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. About Andaman Sea: Location and Neighbouring Nations Located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, between latitudes 4°N to 20°N and longitudes 92°E to 100°E. Bordered by Myanmar to the north and east, Thailand and …
Source: TH Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning to the Maldives, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger fiscal consolidation to address the nation’s economic challenges. About the Maldives: Location: The Maldives is an archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean, situated southwest of Sri Lanka and India, approximately 750 kilometres from the …
Source: TH Context: Fifteen fishermen from Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu, were detained near Diego Garcia Island, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries. About Diego Garcia Island: Located in: Central Indian Ocean, part of the Chagos Archipelago. Controlled by: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), leased to the United States for …
Mapping Source: TH Context: A recent study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) predicts a significant warming of the Indian Ocean, leading to a tenfold increase in marine heatwaves, from an average of 20 days per year to 220–250 days per year. The Arabian Sea experiences maximum warming. Consequences: This warming …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India, India and its neighbourhood etc Source: The Hindu Directions: This is an editorial piece. You can go through it once. The recent crisis in Sri Lanka and India’s role in neighbouring countries is important for this year’s mains. Context: India has assisted …
FROM INSIGHTS MAGAZINE TEAM ARCHIVES January 12, 2014 NATIONAL & SOCIAL ISSUES Government notified new natural Gas Pricing Formula The Government of India notified the new natural gas pricing formulae, which will be in effect from 1 April 2014. As per the newly issued notification, the rate of all domestically produced fuel will be almost …
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