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Background
Overview
UPSC often asks about India's role in ensuring maritime security, challenges in critical sea lanes, and the implications of international incidents on global trade, energy security, and regional stability.
Maritime security encompasses the protection of the maritime domain from threats such as piracy, terrorism, and illegal activities, ensuring the safety of commercial shipping and freedom of navigation. International law, including UNCLOS, provides the framework for governing activities on the high seas and territorial waters.