Maritime Security — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's Maritime Zones of India Act, 2019: 1. It extends India's territorial waters to 24 nautical miles from the baseline 2. It provides legal framework for prosecution of crimes committed in the Exclusive Economic Zone 3. It aligns Indian maritime law with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 4. It grants exclusive fishing rights to Indian vessels in the contiguous zone Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the primary difference between the roles of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard in maritime security?

The 'String of Pearls' theory in the context of maritime security refers to:

Consider the following pairs: Maritime Security Initiative : Partner Countries 1. IONS : Indian Ocean littoral states 2. QUAD : USA, Japan, Australia 3. IORA : Rim countries of Indian Ocean 4. Malabar Exercise : India, USA, Russia Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

The concept of 'Blue Economy' in India's maritime policy primarily emphasizes: