UPSC GS Paper 3 Security

OPERATION URJA SURAKSHA: SECURING INDIA’S ENERGY AMIDST WEST ASIAN CRISIS

Operation Urja Suraksha is the Indian Navy’s 2026 strategic response to the Iran-Israel conflict. By escorting merchant tankers through the Strait of Hormuz blockade, the Navy ensures uninterrupted energy imports and protects India’s national maritime and economic security.