Operation Sankalp क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
12 points- 1.
Operation Sankalp involves the continuous deployment of Indian Navy warships, typically destroyers or frigates, along with maritime patrol aircraft, in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. This sustained presence ensures that Indian merchant vessels have a visible security umbrella.
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The primary objective is to provide reassurance to Indian merchant shipping and safeguard India's maritime trade interests. This means protecting the flow of crude oil, liquefied natural gas, and other goods crucial for India's economy.
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A key focus is the protection of Indian seafarers, who constitute a significant portion of the global maritime workforce. The operation ensures their safety on board vessels transiting through high-risk areas, like the Strait of Hormuz.
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The operation maintains a defensive posture, ready to respond to any threats, but its primary role is deterrence through presence. Indian Navy ships communicate with merchant vessels, providing navigational advisories and security updates.
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सामान्य प्रश्न
61. Operation Sankalp focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. What makes this area so critical for India that justifies a dedicated naval operation?
The Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman are vital waterways for global trade, especially for India's energy imports. A significant portion of India's crude oil imports passes through these routes. Any disruption in this region could severely impact India's energy security and economy. Operation Sankalp ensures the safe passage of Indian-flagged vessels and deters potential threats, safeguarding India's economic interests.
2. How is Operation Sankalp different from India's anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden? What's the key distinction that UPSC might test?
While both involve the deployment of Indian Navy warships, Operation Sankalp is specifically focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman due to the unique security challenges in that region, including heightened geopolitical tensions and threats to shipping beyond just piracy. Anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden primarily target piracy. UPSC often tests this distinction by presenting scenarios where the location of the incident is crucial to determining the correct operation.
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