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Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th Q. Consider the following pairs of port cities and countries: Port City : : Country 1. Piraeus : : Greece 2. Haifa : : UAE 3. Jabel Ali : : Israel Th is 4. Eilat : : Jordan PD F be How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? lo ng a) Only one s to b) Only two Pr iy an c) Only Three ka Sh d) All four ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  It has been speculated that one of the reasons behind Israel’s desire to eliminate Hamas from the Gaza Strip is to tap economic opportunities through Ben Gurion Canal. It was first envisioned in the 1960s and seen as an alternative to Suez canal route. The Ben Gurion Canal Project is a proposed canal project through the Israel’s Negev Desert. Th It would connect the Gulf of Aqaba to the Mediterranean Sea. is PD F The canal would rival the Suez Canal, which runs through Egypt. be lo ng s to Pr iy Gulf of Aqaba an ka Sh ar Geographical Location: m a (s It is located at the northern tip of the Red Sea, bordered by four countries: ha Israel, Jordan, rm Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524 Negev Desert (Negev meaning "to dry") Location and Size: Situated in southern Israel, it covers over half of Israel's total land area. The Negev stretches from the Sinai Peninsula in the south to the Negev Highlands in the north. Th It is shaped like triangle with the apex at the south. is PD The unique feature of desert is makhteshim, which is steep walls of resistant rock F be lo surrounding a deep closed valley ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 It was a pastoral region in ancient times and an important source of grain for the Roman 2) Empire Precipitation varies, which decreases as moved towards south (Negligible at Elat) The region produces grain, fruit, and vegetables, mineral resources such as Potash, bromine, magnesium and copper Chief cities include Port city of Elat, Israel’s outlet to the Red Sea. LEVANT https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explainedhistory/ who-are-palestinians-israel- hamas-8990440/ Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 Levant 90 64 90 81 The Levant is an approximate historical 2) geographical term referring to a large area in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Western Asia. Cyprus, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Turkey are sometimes considered Levant countries Israel Capital: Jerusalem Golan heights: Syrian territory captured by Israel in six day war 1967 Maritime: Opens to Mediterranean sea (Port Tel Aviv) and to red sea through Gulf of Aqaba (Port Eilat) I2U2: West Asian Quad by India, Israel, UAE and USA for cooperation in diverse fields Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 Water bodies around Israel gm ai l.c Mediterranean sea to the West om ,9 Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias): Israel’s main source of freshwater, lowest freshwater lake 90 64 90 in the world, 2nd lowest lake in the world after Dead Sea 81 2) Dead Sea: 2nd most saline lake in the world, bordered by Jordan, Israel and West Bank, Jordan river Gulf of Aqaba Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om Sea of Galilee ,9 90 64 Geographical Location: The Sea of Galilee is situated in northeast Israel. It is the lowest 90 81 freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world 2) known as Lake Kinneret or Lake Tiberias The lake is fed partly by underground springs, but its main source is the Jordan River Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524 Origin: Rises from springs at the base of Mount Hermon, located on the borders of Lebanon and Syria. Course: Flows south through the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) into the Dead Sea. Th is PD Length: Approximately 251 kilometers (156 miles). F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) The Dead Sea also known by other names, is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Palestine's West Bank and Israel to the west. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. Dead Sea: High Salinity: One of the world's saltiest bodies of water, making it denser and more sea- like. Historical Context: Referred to as a sea in ancient texts, including the Bible. Geographic Features: Surrounded by desert and resembling a sea in appearance and mineral content. Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r Golan heights iy an ka 58 Why in news? 76 @5 Israel bombarded Syrian towns near Golan heights gm ai l.c om About: ,9 90 64 Located in Levant region, between syria and Israel 90 81 Territorial border: Jordan, Syria, Israel, Lebanon 2) Since six day war of 1967 Israel taken control of Golan height from Syria, territorial conflict between syria and Israel continues for Golan heights Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Rafah Crossing The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza has gained global attention as part of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Rafah crossing is the southernmost exit point from the Gaza Strip, and it shares a border with Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. It is the only exit that does not lead to Israeli territory. It is under the management of Egypt as per a 2007 agreement with Israel. The Gaza strip, currently has three functional entry and exit points — the Erez or the Beit Hanoun crossing in the north, and the Karem Abu Salem and Rafah crossings in the south. Other crossings: There are only two other border crossings in and out of Gaza: Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524 1Erez is located in the north and is used by people in Israel.. Kerem Shalom, in the south, which is exclusively for commercial goods. 2 Both. Erez and Kerem Shalom controlled by Israel are currently closed. Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524 India-Middle East-EU corridor Recently, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Project was signed at the G20 Summit in New Delhi. The project forms part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) Th is which is a G7 initiative. PD F be lo Objective: The proposed IMEC will consist of Railroad, Shipto- Rail networks and Road ng s to transport routes extending across two corridors, that is, Pr iy an − The East Corridor – connecting India to the Arabian Gulf, ka Sh − The Northern Corridor – connecting the Gulf to Europe. ar m a Signatories: India, the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, the EuropeanUnion, Italy, France, and (s ha Germany. rm ap Ports to be Connected: r iy an − India: Mundra , Kandla, and JNPT. ka 58 76 − Middle East: Fujairah, Jebel Ali, and Abu Dhabi (UAE); @5 gm Dammam and Ras Al Khair ports (Saudi Arabia). ai l.c − Railway will connect Fujairah port to Haifa port via: Saudi om ,9 Arabia (Ghuwaifat and Haradh) and Jordan. 90 64 − Israel: Haifa port. 90 81 − Europe: Piraeus in Greece, Messina in Italy, and Marseille in France. 2) Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th Q. Murmansk, popularly called the capital of the Arctic region and the beginning point of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), is located on the coast of which of the following seas? a) Barents Sea b) Kara Sea c) Bering Sea Th is d) Sea of Okhotsk PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om News: ,9 90 64 India’s engagement with Russia’s Arctic region has been strengthening with India-bound 90 81 2) goods constituting the maximum share of cargo handled this year by Murmansk, located about 2,000 km northwest of Moscow. India accounted for 35% of cargo handled by the Murmansk port. Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524 Murmansk port Popularly called the capital of the Arctic region and the beginning point of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) It is a seaport located on the eastern shore of the Kola Bay of the Barents Sea. Th is Murmansk seaport is one of the largest ice-free ports in Russia PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om The Northern Sea Route (NSR) ,9 90 64 The Northern Sea Route (NSR), the shortest shipping route for freight transportation 90 81 2) between Europe and countries of the Asia-Pacific region, straddles four seas of the Arctic Ocean. Running to 5,600 km, the Route begins at the boundary between the Barents and the Kara seas (Kara Strait) and ends in the Bering Strait (Provideniya Bay). The 2021 blockage of the Suez Canal, which forms part of the widely-used maritime route involving Europe and Asia, has led to greater attention on the NSR. Seas along the Northern Sea Route from east to west: Chukchi Sea East Siberian Sea Laptev Sea Kara Sea Barents Sea Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th  Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) White sea − Recently Russia's nuclear-powered submarine Imperator Alexander III carried out a successful test launch of the Bulava ballistic missile in white sea − The White Sea is a southern inlet of the Barents Sea located on the northwest coast of Russia. − It is surrounded by Karelia to the west, the Kola Peninsula to the north, and the Kanin Peninsula to the northeast. − The major Sea port of Arkhangelsk is located on the White Sea. Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Arctic Ocean − The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest among the world's five major oceans. − It is one of the coldest oceans and is recognized by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). − Some oceanographers refer to it as the Arctic Mediterranean Sea. Countries Bordering the Arctic Ocean − Russia: Has the longest coastline along the Arctic Ocean. − Canada − United States (Alaska) − Norway − Denmark (Greenland) Arctic Council − The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum that addresses issues faced by the Arctic governments and the indigenous people of the Arctic. Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524 − The 1996 Ottawa Declaration established the Arctic Council − Headquarters Tromsø, Norway (since 2012) Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Member Countries Canada Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) Finland Iceland Norway Russia Sweden United States Permanent Participants: In addition to the member states, the Council includes Permanent Participants, which are organizations representing the indigenous peoples of the Arctic. Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm India’s research centres at Antarctica ai l.c om Dakshin Gangotri: first Indian research base in Antarctica, now only used as a supply base ,9 90 Maitri: second permanent station established in 1989 64 90 Bharti: latest research centre operational since 2012 81 2) Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th  2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Th  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) Q. Consider the following statements about colour coding for ships: 1. White shipping refers to commercial ships. 2. Grey shipping refers to illegal ships. 3. Black Shipping refers to a vessel operating with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) turned off. 4. Dark shipping refers to military vessels. How many of the above are correct descriptions? Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  (a) Only One (b) Only Two (c) Only Three Th is PD (d) All Four F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 gm ai l.c om ,9 90 64 90 81 2) The Indian Navy has completed its second antipiracy patrol in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) in the Atlantic Ocean. Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sumedha which is on an extended range operational deployment, currently operating in the Atlantic Ocean along the West Coast of Africa, undertook a 31day antipiracy patrol. Gulf of Guinea The Gulf of Guinea is the northeasternmost part of the tropicalAtlantic Ocean from Cape Lopez in Gabon to Cape Palmas in Liberia. Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th  Th is PD F be lo ng s to Pr iy an ka Sh ar m a (s ha rm ap r iy an ka 58 76 @5 Cameroon line gm ai l.c om It is a 1,600 km (1,000 mi) ,9 90 long chain of volcanoes that 64 90 includes islands in the Gulf 81 2) of Guinea and mountains on the African mainland, from Mount Cameroon on the coast towards Lake Chad on the northeast. They form a natural border between eastern Nigeria and the West Region of Cameroon. Enroll @targetupsc.in Talk to Sir - 8830115524  Talk to Sir - 8830115524 2) 81 90 64 90 ,9 om l.c ai gm 5@ 76 58 ka an r iy ap rm ha (s a m ar Sh ka an iy Pr to s ng lo be F PD is Enroll @targetupsc.in Th  Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC) AimstoconcerntheRepressionofPiracyandArmedRobberyagainstShipsinthe Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. The signatories agreed to cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the Th is repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships. PD F Adoptedon29thJanuary2009 be lo ng EstablishedundertheInternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO). s to Pr Indiajoinedin2020asanobserver iy an ka Sh Jeddah Amendment: ar m a (s An amendment to DCOC was made in 2017 to cover other illicit maritime ha rm activities, including human trafficking and illegal, unreported unregulated fishing ap r iy an Tobuildnationalandregionalcapacitytoaddresswidermaritimesecurityissues, ka 58 as a basis for sustainable development of the maritime sector. 76 @5 gm ai Gulf of Aden l.c om ,9 90 Connects the Arabian Sea with 64 90 the Red Sea.