PM Modi Chairs CCS Meet on West Asia Crisis; Cabinet to Meet July 31
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
PM Modi chaired a CCS meeting to review the West Asia crisis, directing a whole-of-government approach to secure petroleum and fertiliser supplies. The Union Cabinet will meet on July 31 amid the Monsoon Session, indicating high-level attention to the crisis.
Background
West Asia has been facing geopolitical tensions, including the Israel-Hamas conflict and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, disrupting global supply chains. India relies heavily on imports for petroleum and fertilisers, making the region critical for energy and food security.
Key facts
PM Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on the West Asia crisis.
The meeting emphasized a 'whole-of-government' approach to secure citizen and economic interests.
Key focus areas: securing supplies of petroleum and fertilisers.
The Union Cabinet is scheduled to meet on July 31, 2024, during the Monsoon Session.
The West Asia crisis includes the Israel-Hamas conflict and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
India is a major importer of crude oil and fertilisers from the region.
The CCS is the highest decision-making body on national security matters in India.
Prelims pointers
- Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS): chaired by PM, includes Defence, Home, Finance, External Affairs Ministers.
- Monsoon Session of Parliament: typically July-August.
- West Asia: also called Middle East; key region for India's energy security.
- Petroleum and fertiliser imports: critical for India's economy and food security.
Mains angles
- GS2: India's foreign policy and strategic autonomy in the context of West Asia crisis.
- GS3: Impact of geopolitical tensions on energy security and food security.
- GS2: Role of Cabinet committees in crisis management and policy coordination.
- GS3: Supply chain disruptions and India's preparedness for external shocks.