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Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf of Guinea: EU and India carry out joint naval exercise” published in “PIB” on 27th October 2023
Why in the News?
India and the European Union (EU) have conducted their maiden joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea.
The exercise was conducted with the aim to boost maritime security cooperation in the region.
Where is the Gulf of Guinea?
| Specification | Details |
| Location | Western African Coast |
| Ocean | Northeastern most part of the Atlantic Ocean |
| Rivers | The Volta and Niger rivers are two of its primary tributaries |
| Known for | Oil and natural gas. |
| Significance | Null Island, defined as the intersection of the Equator and Prime Meridian (zero degrees latitude and longitude) is in the gulf. |
| Piracy | The Gulf of Guinea is also known as the world’s hotspot for maritime piracy. |
UPSC Syllabus Topic: Places in News
