Arabian Sea

Purse Seine Fishing

Created: January 25, 2023

Purse Seine is a wide and long wall of the net. The technique of purse seine fishing is used on the western and eastern coasts of India. In 2022, at the request of the Central Government, Supreme Court banned purse ..

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Indian Navy’s all-women crew completes maiden Maritime Surveillance Mission

Created: August 5, 2022

Women officers of Indian Navy recently made history after completing their maiden all-women independent “maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission” to the North Arabian Sea. The mission was completed onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. Important facts to know: Maritime Surveillance Mission ..

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‘Varuna’ Naval Exercise

Created: April 2, 2022

The 20th edition of the bilateral naval exercise that is named ‘Varuna’ is being conducted by India and France in the Arabian Sea from 30th March till 3rd April 2022. Overview: In this exercise, various units of the two navies ..

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IONS Maritime Exercise 2022

Created: March 31, 2022

From 26th to 30th March 2022, the maiden edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was conducted in the Arabian Sea and at Goa. Overview: This exercise was conducted with the aim of enhancing the ..

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Malpe Beach gets safety nets and red flags

Created: August 5, 2021

Leaseholders of Malpe Beach Tourism in Udupi district got safety nets and red flags on August 3, 2021 along the beach. Highlights Administration has also issued warning to tourists for not venturing into the Arabian Sea. This step was taken ..

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May records 2nd highest rainfall in 121 years

Created: June 11, 2021

As per Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), May 2021 received second highest rainfall in 121 years. Key findings by IMD Highest rainfall attributes to two back-to-back cyclones and western disturbances. IMD also highlights, average maximum temperature of 34.18 degrees Celsius over ..

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