Fish
World Tuna Day 2022
On the 2nd of May, World Tuna Day is observed. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the Tuna fish. This fish is very important for both planet Earth and humans. What does this day promote? This day looks ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Pacific football fish
The Pacific Football Fish was recently washed ashore on a California coast. It is usually found in deep sea. Black in colour, it is usually addressed to as “Monster looking fish”. It is very rare to find the fish near ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
World Fisheries Day: November 21
Every year, the World Fisheries Day is celebrated on November 21. Why is it important to celebrate World Fisheries Day? According to the United Nations, more than two-thirds of the world fisheries are overfished. Therefore, it is important to celebrate ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
July 10: National Fish Farmers Day
Every year India celebrates National Fish Farmers Day in July 10 since 2001. The initiative was first taken by Mumbai’s Central Institute of Fisheries Education. Significance As of December 2019, India is the second largest producer of fish in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Arunachal Pradesh: New Fish Species Discovered
A new fish species called Schizothorax sikusirumensis has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlights The name of the species has been derived from the names of the rivers where the fish was found. They are River Sirum and River Siku. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
New Fresh water fish “Punitus Sanctus” found
A new fresh water fish called Punitus Sanctus was found in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. The fish was found in a small water body. Highlights Sanctus means ‘holy’ in Latin. Punitus is a species of fish that are commonly found in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Krishi Vigyan Kendra: Door Delivery of fish Scheme
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra operating under Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has launched a door delivery scheme in Kerala. Under the scheme, it is providing door delivery of fishes to several households in Kochi city. Highlights The Door Delivery scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Committee formed for the implementation of Kisan Rail Scheme
The Government of India recently formed a committee in order to make suggestions on Kisan Rail Scheme. The scheme was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the Union Budget 2020-21. Highlights The Committee has been formed with representatives from ..