Indian Navy rescues all 20 crew members of pirated fishing vessel Azini
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims·
Maritime security and inter-agency coordination: a relevant GS2 and GS3 topic.
Why in news
The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating maritime operational readiness.
Background
The Indian Navy and Indian Air Force conducted a joint rescue operation on November 2. The operation took place more than 3,000 km from Mumbai in the Arabian Sea.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe rescue operation occurred more than 3,000 km from Mumbai.
- PlaceThe rescue of the vessel Azini took place in the Arabian Sea.
- PostRajnath Singh is the Defence Minister of India.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the rescue of the vessel Azini, consider the following statements:
- The rescue operation occurred less than 1,000 km from Mumbai.
- The rescue operation took place in the Arabian Sea.
- The Indian Navy and Indian Air Force conducted a joint rescue operation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The operation occurred more than 3,000 km from Mumbai.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of India's maritime security architecture in ensuring the safety of commercial and fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Maritime domain awareness: Need for real-time tracking of fishing vessels in high-risk zones
- Inter-agency synergy: Coordination between Indian Navy and Indian Air Force for rapid response
- Geopolitical security: Addressing piracy and maritime threats in the Arabian Sea region
Keywords: Maritime Security · Operational Readiness · Piracy · Blue Economy · Inter-agency Coordination
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