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UPSC Mains Maritime security Questions

6 Maritime security questions from previous UPSC Mains papers, useful for identifying recurring themes and practising answers.

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Questions: 6
Years covered: 2016–2026
Exam years: 6
With answers: 6

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UPSC Mains Maritime security Questions

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Q1 2025 Mains GS3

Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward. (Answer in 250 words)

Coastal securityIndian oceanInternal security
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Q2 2024 Mains GS2

Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India’s maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition? (Answer in 250 words)

India-maldives relationsIndian ocean regionInternational relations
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