Q Why is it in News?
The US Navy has had “asserted navigational rights and freedoms approximately 130 nautical miles west of Lakshadweep Islands, inside India’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), without requesting India’s prior consent, consistent with international law”.
Q What are Freedom of Navigation Operations?
Q What is Significance of FONOPs ?
Q What is an Exclusive Economic Zone ?
Q Is FONOP violative of India’s EEZ?
Q What is UNCLOS ?