UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: As part of the artificial reef project under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the State Fisheries Department in Kerala launched a sea ranching initiative by releasing 20,000 pompano fingerlings off the Vizhinjam coast. About Fingerlings: Scientific name: Pompano: Trachinotus blochii Cobia: Rachycentron canadum Ministry involved: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TNIE Context: Recently 300 artificial reef modules were deployed in various shapes off the coast of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, to enhance marine fisheries resources and coastal biodiversity. These reefs, located 3 nautical miles offshore at a depth of 6 meters, benefit fishermen from eight fishing villages. About Artificial reefs: Artificial reefs are human-made …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: In a pioneering initiative in Maharashtra, Mumbai is preparing for the installation of 210 artificial reefs near Worli Koliwada. The artificial reefs, composed of recycled cement and steel, will increase the sea surface area by 50-60 square feet per module. They are expected to attract small and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The deployment of artificial reefs off the coast of 42 fishing villages in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, commenced as part of a project aimed at enhancing fish resources and promoting sustainable fisheries management. A total of 6,300 artificial reef units, with 150 designated for each village, will be …
