Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia

• Whole-of-government coordination exercise (Apr 2026) by the Petroleum, Mines, Ports-Shipping, External Affairs ministries to insulate Indian economy from West Asia conflict spillovers.
• Covers energy security (crude/LPG/PNG), maritime trade, critical minerals, and consular evacuation.
• Relevant for GS-II (foreign policy, diaspora) and GS-III (energy security, internal logistics, economy).