TNPSC Thervupettagam

Freedom of Navigation Operation

April 20 , 2021 1307 days 891 0
  • The US Navy recently conducted Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Indian Ocean Region near Lakshadweep.
  • During the operation, the US warship entered the Exclusive Economic Zone of India without seeking prior consent from India.
  • According to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), countries cannot prevent ships from using Exclusive Economic Zone.
  • However, according to Indian laws, any foreign military must inform before conducting any activity in the Exclusive Economic Zone of India.
  • India, being a developing nation, is yet to explore its EEZ to the fullest.

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