Operation Sankalp

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Operation Sankalp

Defence
Operation Sankalp

Indian Naval warships escort Indian-flagged merchant vessels Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Laadki from the Gulf of Oman under Operation Sankalp. Operation Sankalp is in the news due to the ongoing escort mission to ensure safe passage of Indian-flag vessels and protect India’s maritime trade and energy supply lines.

Operation Sankalp:

Dimension Key Details
Launched on 19 June 2019
Objective Provides for ensuring safe passage of Indian-flag vessels and protecting India’s maritime trade and energy supply lines.
Area of operation Comprises the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf region.
Strategic importance About 20% of global oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz; it is critical for India’s energy security.
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With reference to Operation Sankalp, consider the following statements:

1. It provides for ensuring safe passage of Indian-flag vessels.
2. It provides for protecting India’s maritime trade and energy supply lines.

Which of the statements given above are correct?