Mains Answer Writing - 20 Feb, 2026

GS2

International Relations

10 marks

Discuss the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz in global geopolitics. How do Iran–USA tensions over the nuclear issue impact global energy security and regional stability?

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Tips for your answer

Start with a map-based fact – Mention location, % of global oil transit, and why chokepoint geopolitics matters (energy lifeline → immediate relevance).
Link two dimensions – Show how nuclear negotiations → military posturing → Strait disruption → energy prices → global & Indian economy (cause-effect chain).
End with India + way forward – Add India’s interests (oil imports, diaspora, Chabahar, strategic autonomy) and conclude with diplomacy, multilateralism, and de-escalation mechanisms.

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