Fisheries
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV journey was launched on March 18. Its purpose is to resolve issues concerning fishermen and other stakeholders and promote their economic development through various government schemes and initiatives. Covering the Stretches of Uttar Kannada, Udupi, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India’s marine product export target by 2025
The Union Minister Smt Anupriya Patel recently inaugurated the India International Seafood Show. While speaking at the show, the minister said that India has set a seafood target of 14 billion USD. And the plan is to achieve the target ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
FAO Report on Fisheries, Aquaculture Insurance
FAO ‘World Review of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Insurance 2022’ has recommended that private and public insurance service providers work together as there is low penetration of insurance products in the fisheries sector. The service providers must also take proactive ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Scomberoides pelagicus: New fish (Pola Vatta)
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recently identified a new Vatta species. The new fish is called Scomberoides pelagicus. About the new fish The new fish belongs to queen fish group. It is localled called Pola vatta. The fish ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
First indigenous vaccine for fish developed in India
The Central Institute of Brackish Aquaculture located in Chennai has developed an indigenous vaccine for Viral Nervous Necrosis. The name of the vaccine is Nodavac-R Viral Nervous Necrosis The disease is caused by the Betanodavirus. It mostly affects teleost fish. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
eSanta: Platform for Marine Products
The Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal recently launched a platform called “eSanta” for marine products. The main aim of the platform is to empower aqua farmers. About eSanta The farmers can sell their produce in eSanta portal. It is a ..