GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

Maritime security challenges are complex, driven by both conventional and non-conventional threats. In this context, discuss the key maritime security challenges in India. Also, highlight the measures taken by the government in this regard.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025

Maritime SecurityOrganised CrimeSecurity Forces and AgenciesTerrorism

Syllabus: Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism.

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The toppers’ answers

Astha JainAIR 9 · CSE 2025 · 96 wordsTheir whole copy

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India has a long coastline of around 15000 km, presenting its own security challenges

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- Sketch map of India - Arrows pointing from sea towards India: - Routes Attack on ships - Piracy in IOR - Terrorist incursions - Natural disasters - Organised crime networks

key challenges

(1) Conventional threats → a) Maritime attacks by adversaries → b) Chinas String of pearls to choke India (Gwadar, Pak; Hambantota, SL) → c) Surveillance by enemies such as chinese fleet in IOR → d) maritime disputes (eg Sir Creek)

(2) Non-conventional

a) Terrorist incursions (eg Mumbai attackers used sea route to enter) b) Drug trafficking (eg Coastal guard caught kilos of drugs) c) Threat to freedom of navigation → chokepoints such as Strait of Hormuz. d) Disasters:- Tsunami, cyclones

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