Oruc Reis Ship

Why in news?

• Turkey’s researches in Mediterranean using Oruc Reis vessel is causing controversies.

About Oruc Reis:

• It is a seismic research vessel of Turkey which conducts energy research activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
• Recently Turkey extended its period of research till September 12.
• This is likely to increase tensions with Egypt and Greece.
• Turkey had resumed energy exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean after Greece and Egypt signed a controversial maritime delimitation deal.
• The agreement came days after Ankara said it would postpone its oil and gas exploration as a goodwill gesture.
• But, after declaring the Greek-Egyptian deal "null and void," Turkey authorized the Oruc Reis to continue its activities in an area within Turkey's continental shelf.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Oruc Reis is a research vessel that was recently in news. It belonged to:
(a)Canada
(b)Germany
(c)Turkey
(d)Australia

Answer to prelims question