Blue economy
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-France: Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance
India and France recently agreed on a Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance. Key Points Both the countries agreed on this roadmap with the aim of contributing scientific knowledge and ocean conservation. They seek to ensure that the ocean ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Ministry of Earth Sciences invited suggestion on Draft Blue Economy Policy
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has asked for suggestions on the Draft Blue Economy Policy for India. The stakeholders such as NGOs, industry, academia and citizens have been asked to submit their inputs and ideas by 27th February 2021. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Mission Sagar-II: INS AIRAVAT enters Port Sudan
On October 2, 2020, the Indian Naval Ship Airavat entered Port Sudan as part of Mission Sagar Phase II. Under Mission Sagar, India is currently providing assistance to its friendly foreign countries to help them overcome COVID-19 pandemic and natural ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Sixth Session of India-Norway Joint commission held
On October 13, 2020, the Sixth Session of India-Norway Joint Commission was held. India was represented by the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Key Highlights The ministers welcomed the establishment of COVAX during the meet. Both the countries agreed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development inaugurated
The India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development was recently inaugurated by India’s Earth Sciences Minister- Harsh Vardhan and Norway’s Minister for Climate and Environment. The two countries also started a new framework for cooperation in ‘Integrated Ocean Management ..