GS3 · Topic
Maritime Security
Coastal and maritime security, sea lanes, piracy, the navy and coast guard, island territories.
16 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Maritime Security that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
In the context of border security, how can cooperation and coordination between different security agencies be improved to ensure effective and efficient management of coastal and terrestrial borders?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
Discuss the security threats present in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which have a direct bearing on India's maritime border interests. Suggest a robust strategy to deal with these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Maritime SecurityBorder Management
How does the long maritime border of India present immense internal security challenges? Suggest measures to address these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Maritime SecurityBorder Management
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.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Maritime SecurityOrganised Crime
Marine oil spills are a form of environmental disaster, with far-reaching consequences for biodiversity and coastal livelihoods; however, India's preparedness to prevent such incidents and mitigate their impact has significant gaps. Analyze.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Disaster ManagementBiodiversity and Conservation
Give a brief account of various security forces deployed to protect India's terrestrial and maritime borders. Examine various challenges faced by these security forces and suggest the measures to effectively address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Discuss in brief India's coastal security architecture and its evolution. Also, discuss the role played by the Indian coast guard in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Maritime SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
Examine the significance of having aircraft carrier ships and modern submarines for safeguarding India's terrestrial and marine borders. Also, evaluate various bottlenecks involved.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Give a brief account of various security forces deployed to protect India's terrestrial and maritime borders. Examine various challenges faced by these security forces and suggest measures to effectively address them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
The Indian Coast Guard's multifaceted role is vital for maintaining the security and integrity of India's maritime domain. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and AgenciesMaritime Security
The maritime security domain requires collective multilateral and regional cooperation to combat non traditional threats. Discuss in the context of threats in the Western Indian Ocean and the recent amendments in the Djibouti Code of Conduct.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Maritime SecurityNon-state Actors
Explaining India's enduring coastal vulnerabilities, discuss what are "critical gaps" in the coastal security architecture of India and how are they being plugged for improved near-seas security.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Maritime SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
Highlight the Maritime security challenges to India. Analyze the significance of the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act 2022 in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Maritime SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
In context of border security, how can coop and coord between diff security agencies be improved to ensure effective and efficient management of coastal and terrestrial borders?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
In light of recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea, examine the vulnerabilities in India's maritime security framework.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Maritime SecurityOrganised Crime
In what ways management of maritime borders differ from that of territorial borders? Also, analyze various vulnerabilities that arise from a large maritime boundary of the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Maritime SecurityBorder Management