6th January 2023
Mains Question:
Question: “The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has become a new arena for India and China with more strategic games played by both the countries.” In light of this statement, analyze the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to counter Chinese influence in the IOR region. (150 words)
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- Subject: International Relations (GS-II)
- Sub-topic: India and its neighborhood- relations
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- Introduction with the strategic importance of Indian Ocean Region for India.
- Also in short discuss the increasing Chinese influence in the IOR and counter strategies made by India which has converted IOR into an arena.
- Analyze the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the strategic defense capabilities developed to counter Chinese influence in IOR by India.
- Conclude with the importance of India in IOR and why it is important to maintain India’s stronghold in IOR Geopolitics.
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The Union Cabinet approved a ?19,744 crore National Green Hydrogen mission that aims to make India a ‘global hub’ for using, producing and exporting green hydrogen.
What is green hydrogen?
- Produced through electrolysis- Green hydrogen is when hydrogen is produced via electrolysis, the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen with electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as solar or wind.
- Environmental Friendly-This is the most environmentally sustainable way of producing hydrogen.
- Usage- Hydrogen is a key industrial fuel that has a variety of applications including the production of ammonia (a key fertilizer), steel, refineries and electricity.
What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
- Objective- The intent of the mission is to incentivize the commercial production of green hydrogen and make India a net exporter of the fuel.
- Target- The mission has laid out a target to develop green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne) per annum.
- Outcome- This will entail the decarbonisation of the industrial, mobility and energy sectors; reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock; developing indigenous manufacturing capabilities; creating employment opportunities; and developing new technologies such as efficient fuel cells.
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