Maritime Industry Current Affairs, GK & News
India’s first Maritime Museum in Gujarat
The Government of India is planning to establish a National Maritime Heritage Museum at Lothal in Gujarat. The museum will also act as an independent research center for archaeology of boat building, reconstruction of maritime history and materials traded. It will hold display of salvaged materials from shipwreck sites in Indian Ocean waters. Underwater Archaeology ..
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) • ASI Museum • Indus Valley Civilization • Maritime Industry • National Maritime Heritage Museum • UNESCO Heritage Sites
September 28: World Maritime Day
The World Maritime Day (WMD) is observed every year on September 28 to highlight importance of shipping safety, maritime security and marine environment and to acknowledge maritime industry. The 2017 theme of the day is ‘Connecting Ships, Ports and People’. It was chosen to provide an opportunity to focus on many diverse actors involved in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Topics: Days and Events • International Maritime Organization • Maritime Industry • National • Observances • Shipping Industry • World maritime day