BharatNotes Maritime Security
noun phraseUsage in a UPSC answer
India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) doctrine, articulated by Prime Minister Modi in 2015, positions Indian maritime security as a regional public good — committing India to protecting sea lanes, combating piracy, and providing humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific.
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Word Family
maritime security (n phrase), maritime (adj), security (n), maritime domain (n phrase)
Root
Latin maritimus = of the sea (mare = sea) + Latin securus = free from care (se- = without + cura = care)
Etymology
Maritime security as a distinct policy domain gained urgency after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks (2008), which revealed critical coastal security gaps; the attacks prompted restructuring of India's coastal security architecture including the National Committee for Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS) and enhanced coordination between the Navy, Coast Guard, and state marine police
Memory Hook
MARI = sea (marine); MARITIME SECURITY = keeping the SEA secure — from pirates, smugglers, and naval threats along India's vast 7,516 km coastline
Seen in UPSC Question Papers
- Prelims 2022 — Internal Security
- Prelims 2016 — Multilateral Agreements
- Prelims 2015 — Neighbourhood Relations
- Mains 2024 · GS2 · 15 marks — International Relations
- Mains 2022 · GS3 · 10 marks — Internal Security
- Mains 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marks — International Relations
- Mains 2014 · GS3 · 12.5 marks — Security
Real UPSC previous-year questions whose text uses “Maritime Security” — proof this word earns its place on your list.
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