IR · 2 Aug 2026

Strait of Hormuz

With reference to India's recent diplomatic response to attacks on merchant vessels, consider the following statements:

  1. The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of global oil consumption.
  2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called the Iranian Foreign Minister and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister within a 24-hour period.
  3. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran's Deputy Chief of Mission after an Indian sailor died in a missile strike on UAE-flagged tankers.
  4. Over 165 Indian seafarers were reported to be actively operating in the Strait of Hormuz region.

How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
This question is based on: Jaishankar to Iran's Araghchi: No Matter What, Do Not Attack Merchant Vessels
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About this question

Why in news

Jaishankar urged Iran's Foreign Minister to halt attacks on merchant vessels after 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, were killed in West Asia conflict-related incidents since February 2026.

Why for UPSC

This format tests whether aspirants can verify multiple factual data points from a single current-affairs article without being misled into assuming at least one statement must be false.

Prelims summary

India's calls to Iran and Ukraine's foreign ministers within 24 hours reflect a shift toward visible diplomatic engagement driven by seafarer casualties and India's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for oil imports.

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