Inter-Ministerial Briefing held on Recent Developments in West Asia

• Inter-Ministerial Briefing (11 March 2026) coordinated by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) on India's exposure to the West Asia conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
• Focuses on India's twin vulnerabilities: energy security (crude + LPG) and diaspora/seafarer safety in the Gulf.
• UPSC relevance: case study in energy diplomacy, maritime chokepoints, and whole-of-government crisis response.