Indian Navy

Why it matters

• Acts as a primary instrument of maritime diplomacy and power projection in the Indo-Pacific.
• Ensures the security of sea lines of communication critical for global trade and energy supply.
• Provides humanitarian assistance and disaster relief during maritime contingencies.
• Supports the indigenization of defense manufacturing through the development of indigenous naval platforms.

How it is asked

Focus on the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region, the concept of net security provider, maritime domain awareness, and the shift toward indigenous naval capability under the self-reliance framework.