International RelationsEconomy
News 0 of 27

India-Russia Strategic Partnership Reviewed Amid West Asia War; LNG/LPG Supply Talks, Strait of Hormuz Disruption Cited

Intl. RelationsEconomySecurity & DefenceHIGH
Target:UPSC GS-IIMPSCSSC GATeachingPrelims HighMains Medium
30 Mar 2026
~2 min
Source: Indian Express
Key Data:Over 88% crude oil import dependence2.5–2.7 million bpd via Strait of HormuzUSD 100 billion trade target by 2030One-fifth of global oil & LNG via Strait of Hormuz
Bodies:Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Practice MCQs from today's news ▸
What This Article Covers

1.India and Russia reviewed their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, discussing bilateral, regional, and global issues, including energy security amid the West Asia war.

2.Russia expressed readiness to increase LNG supplies to India and discussed LPG deliveries, as India faces oil supply disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.

3.India's crude oil imports are heavily dependent on the Strait of Hormuz, with 2.5–2.7 million bpd (around half of total imports) transiting this chokepoint, mainly from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait.

The Big Picture
Prelims · HighMains · Medium

India held Foreign Office Consultations with Russia amidst a 30-day West Asia conflict disrupting global energy supplies. The talks focused on advancing strategic partnership, including increasing LNG/LPG supplies, while managing the critical Strait of Hormuz chokepoint disruption affecting India's oil imports.

Exam Lens

Quick Exam Facts From News

West Asia War Duration30 days (as of meeting)
India's Crude Import DependenceOver 88%
Crude Oil via Strait of Hormuz2.5–2.7 million bpd (~50% of imports)
Trade TargetUSD 100 billion by 2030
Strait of Hormuz Global FlowOne-fifth of global oil & LNG

1-Minute Revision

  • ›West Asia War Duration: 30 days (as of meeting)
  • ›India's Crude Import Dependence: Over 88%
  • ›Target this Data: India's crude oil import dependency is over 88%, and 2.5–2.7 million bpd transit the Strait of Hormuz.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and its official spokesperson.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The US waiver on sanctions for importing Russian oil under President Trump.

Mastered this topic? Test your knowledge with a full MCQ quiz.

Practice exam-style questions, track your score, and strengthen your recall.

Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry's official spokesperson provided details about the India-Russia Foreign Office Consultations mentioned in the article?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The meeting between Indian and Russian officials discussed increasing supplies of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to India.

2. India's crude oil imports via the Strait of Hormuz constitute about one-third of its total oil imports.

3. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the article, what is India's dependence on imports to meet its crude oil needs?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What was a primary strategic objective for India in its recent talks with Russia, as highlighted in the news?

All 20 MCQs ▸
Read original article from Indian Express
You finished this topic
Practice 3 MCQs from this newsNext Article
Explore Related Topics
Intl. RelationsView Topic MCQs →EconomyView Topic MCQs →Security & DefenceView Topic MCQs →
Next WTO MC14 Held in Cameroon, SC Bars SC Status for Christian Converts, India Sets 47% Emission Cut & 60% Non-Fossil Power by 2035
Related Current Affairs
Intl. Relations Current Affairs

Iran President Pezeshkian to Attend 18th BRICS Summit in India; Bilateral Talks on Chabahar and Strait of Hormuz

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit India for the 18th BRICS Summit (Sept 12-13, 2026), marking his first visit since the Iran-US conflict. Key agenda includes bilateral talks on Chabahar port development and safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This is crucial for India's energy security and West Asia diplomacy.

Intl. Relations Current Affairs

US-Iran Talks on Strait of Hormuz Reopening: Oman-Backed Interim Deal Near, India's Energy Security at Stake

US President Trump claims an interim deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is imminent, with Oman and Qatar mediating. Any disruption here directly impacts India's crude oil imports and global energy prices, making this a key IR and energy security topic for exams.

Intl. Relations Current Affairs

Iran Lists 7 Tough Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz; US Talks Ongoing

Iran has set sweeping new conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting US sanctions, paying war reparations, and withdrawing troops. The standoff, which has shut one of the world's busiest oil routes, is causing a global energy shock. Talks with Oman and the US continue, but no agreement has been announced.

Intl. Relations Current Affairs

Pakistan Army Chief Visits Iran: Talks on Reopening Strait of Hormuz, De-escalation of US-Iran Conflict

Pakistan's Army Chief visited Iran to discuss reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and de-escalating the US-Iran conflict. The strait, through which a fifth of global oil passed before the conflict began, remains choked. This visit is part of Pakistan's broader mediation efforts, having previously acted as a guarantor for an interim peace agreement that has since derailed.

Intl. Relations Current Affairs

India-Philippines Strategic Partnership: BrahMos Deal, CDRI Join, BRICS Summit 2026

India and Philippines are rapidly deepening their Strategic Partnership across defence, trade, space, and tech. Key developments include the 2022 BrahMos missile deal, Manila joining the CDRI, and a new 2025-29 roadmap for maritime security cooperation, driven by shared concerns over China's assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Intl. Relations Current Affairs

Kerch Strait Tensions Risk Global Food Crisis as Russia-Ukraine Supply 25% of Wheat

The escalation of strikes on Black Sea ports, Kerch Strait, and Sea of Azov threatens to disrupt grain exports from Russia and Ukraine, reviving global food crisis fears similar to March 2022. With both countries accounting for over a quarter of world wheat exports and 60% of sunflower oil, the paralysis of maritime trade could spill over into food supply shortages, especially when compounded by West Asia war and extreme weather events.

Intl. Relations Current Affairs

India-Uzbekistan Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Set $5 Billion Trade Target by 2030

India and Uzbekistan upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a significant deepening of ties. Key outcomes include a $5 billion annual trade target by 2030, a long-term uranium supply framework, and the establishment of a Coordination Council at the foreign ministers' level.

Intl. Relations Current Affairs

Brent Crude Falls $4.08 as Trump Halts Iran Attack for Strait of Hormuz Deal

Oil prices crashed over $4/barrel after President Trump halted a planned attack on Iran to pursue a nuclear deal. The move has de-escalated fears over Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but OPEC+ also approved a 188,000 bpd quota increase, adding downward pressure.

Start Today's Quiz(20 Qs)