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3 September 2026

Black Sea maritime safety

The topic provides relevant context for global food security and maritime trade dynamics, which are syllabus themes, but it lacks a direct Indian dimension or a specific treaty mechanism that would make it a primary exam question.

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Notes

  • President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye has called for a permanent mechanism to ensure the safety of commercial maritime transport in the Black Sea.
  • The objective of this proposed mechanism is to prevent the escalation of a potential grain crisis.
  • Turkiye emphasizes the importance of the safety of all civilian maritime transportation within the Black Sea region.

Questions

  1. The Black Sea serves as a critical maritime corridor for global food security. In the context of recent geopolitical tensions, discuss the necessity of establishing a permanent multilateral mechanism to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the region. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following countries has recently advocated for a permanent mechanism to ensure the safety of commercial maritime transport in the Black Sea to prevent a grain crisis?