Mains Answer Writing - 15 Jul, 2026

GS2

International Relations

15 marks

"Control over strategic maritime chokepoints increasingly shapes global power politics." Examine this statement with reference to the U.S. decision to impose a 20% toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and discuss its implications for global trade and India's strategic interests.

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Tips for your answer

Link geopolitics with economics. Show that maritime chokepoints affect both global power competition and economic stability.
Remember value addition like the Strait of Hormuz carrying nearly 20% of global oil trade, UNCLOS, SAGAR, IFC-IOR, and Chabahar Port.
Avoid discussing only the U.S.-Iran conflict. Focus equally on its implications for global trade, energy security and India's strategic interests.

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