Eco-Fishing Ports

Source:  TW Context: The Department of Fisheries and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) held a Technical Dialogue on Eco-Fishing Ports in New Delhi to promote sustainable, smart, and inclusive fishing harbour infrastructure under India’s Blue Economy framework. About Eco-Fishing Ports: Launched by: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. Objective: To develop …

India’s growing role as a unifier in The Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

Syllabus: International Relation Source:  IE Context: India’s growing role as a unifier in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has gained attention, with recent initiatives like the Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) and SAGAR doctrine highlighting its efforts to foster regional cooperation and maritime security. About India’s growing role as a unifier in The Indian Ocean Region …

Deep Ocean Mission

Source:  DD News  Context: India is gearing up to deploy its first human-operated underwater submersible as part of the Deep Ocean Mission, according to Union Minister of State for Science and Technology. About Deep Ocean Mission (DOM): What it is: The Deep Ocean Mission is an ambitious program initiated by the Ministry of Earth Sciences …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 24 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

Indian blue economy is thriving but the country needs to be careful about marine litter

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: DTE    Context: India has been leading the blue economy discourse at the highest level with its geographic and geostrategic position, putting greater focus on the Indian Ocean region but abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear is a serious threat worldwide.    About Blue Economy: Blue economy …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 3 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

What is blue economy? How can it be equitably and sustainably harnessed as a lever for economic growth? Present India’s strengths and weaknesses in this regard.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. What is blue economy? How can it be equitably and sustainably harnessed as a lever for economic growth? Present India’s strengths and weaknesses in this regard. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India …