Maritime Terrorism Threats — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

Focus on memorizing specific facts: NMDAC establishment year (2014), three-tier security structure (Navy beyond 12 nm, Coast Guard up to 12 nm, Marine Police coastal areas), key legal instruments (Maritime Security Act 2002, Coastal Security Scheme 2005), and international conventions (SUA Convention 2005, UNCLOS provisions).

Create a timeline of major incidents (26/11, USS Cole, Achille Lauro) with key facts about each. Memorize institutional roles clearly - common trap questions confuse Navy and Coast Guard responsibilities.

Practice elimination techniques: if a statement mentions NMDAC before 2014, it's incorrect; if it gives Coast Guard responsibility beyond 12 nautical miles, it's wrong. Focus on recent developments like AI integration in coastal radars and new bilateral agreements.

Use acronyms: MARITIME (Methods, Actors, Routes, Intelligence, Technology, International law, Mitigation, Enforcement) for comprehensive coverage.