Maritime Terrorism Threats — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's coastal security architecture post-26/11: 1. The Indian Navy is responsible for security beyond 12 nautical miles from the coast 2. The National Maritime Domain Awareness Centre (NMDAC) was established in 2008 3. State Marine Police forces are responsible for coastal waters and beaches 4. The Coastal Security Scheme created a two-tier security structure

Which of the following international conventions specifically addresses maritime terrorism? 1. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 2. Suppression of Unlawful Acts (SUA) Convention 2005 3. International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code 4. Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy (ReCAAP)

The 26/11 Mumbai attacks highlighted which of the following vulnerabilities in India's coastal security? 1. Absence of real-time vessel tracking systems 2. Gaps in coastal radar coverage 3. Poor inter-agency coordination 4. Inadequate port security protocols

Consider the following about the Maritime Security Act 2002: 1. It defines maritime terrorism to include hijacking of ships 2. It empowers only the Indian Navy to take action against maritime threats 3. It covers attacks on maritime installations and ports 4. It was amended in 2019 to include cyber attacks on maritime infrastructure

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Maritime Domain Awareness'?