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UPSC CSE Mains 2025 · GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

Why is maritime security vital to protect India's sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.

Theme

T170 Maritime & coastal security: piracy, IMO

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks why maritime security protects trade, coastal security challenges, organisational and technical initiatives, the piracy line shift, and the IMO's role.

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Writing the answer

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 4 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

On the map

Map module 1: Physical IndiaMap module 4: World physical frameworkMap module 7: Industry & infrastructureMap module 10: Neighbourhood & sea routesMap module 11: Borders & internal security

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS2202315 marks

    ‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos” Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security.

  2. GS3202210 marks

    What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security.

  3. GS32014

    In 2012, the longitudinal marking for high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65 degrees east to 78 degrees east in the Arabian Sea by the International Maritime Organization. What impact does this have on India’s maritime security concerns?

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