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World Maritime Day 2021
World Maritime Day is observed on the last Thursday of September month. In the year, it will be observed on September 30, 2020. Key Points World Maritime Day is observed to appreciate the importance of maritime industry and to underline the importance of maritime security, maritime safety, maritime environment, and shipping. This day also marks the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: IMO World Maritime Day • International Maritime Organisation • maritime security • UPSC • World maritime day
World Ocean Day 2021
World will observe the World Ocean Day on June 8, 2021 under the theme- ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods’. About World Ocean Day The day is observed annually on June 8. The day provides governments across the world an opportunity to inform people about impact of economic activities and human actions on ocean. How this ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: International Maritime Organisation • Oceans • Protect Oceans for Posterity • UN General Assembly (UNGA) • World Ocean Day 2021 • World Oceans Day
National Maritime Day: April 5
Every year the National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5 in India. The first National Maritime Day was celebrated in 1964. The day is dedicated to seafarers. About National Maritime Day The National Maritime Day is celebrated every year to support global economy through sea transport. It also supports safe and sound environmentally responsive ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat • Day of Seafarer • IMO • Indian Navy • International Maritime Organisation • National Maritime Day • Seafarers • World maritime day
1 trillion USD required to achieve UN’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry
The United Nations had set the target of reducing carbon emissions from shipping industry by 50% by 2050 as compared to the levels in 2008. A study of London based Energy Institute (University College London’s Energy Institute) suggest that in order to achieve the target, the world has to spend 1 trillion USD. Highlights According ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: 2015 Paris Agreement • Carbon Dioxide Emmsision • International Maritime Organisation • International Maritime Organization • Kyoto Protocol • Shipping Industry • UNESCO • United Nations
Anti-Maritime Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
On December 10, 2019, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar introduced the Anti-Maritime bill in parliament. The bill was introduced in days after the kidnapping of 18 Indians aboard in Nigeria. It aims at ensuring safety and security of India’s maritime trade and the crew members Key Features The bill is framed in accordance with the UNCLOS ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: CLAT • Gulf of Aden • Indian ocean region • International Maritime Organisation • International Seabed Authority • International Whaling Commission • UNCLOS • United Nations
India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council
India was re-elected to Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at an assembly of body at its headquarters in London. India was elected under category B that represents nations with largest interests in international sea borne trade. It secured second-highest 144 number of votes from member-countries, just after Germany’s 146. IMO Council The IMO ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: IMO Council • India • International Maritime Organisation • International Organisations • National