Ministry Of Fisheries Animal Husbandry Dairying

Official policy releases, schemes, circulars, and Prelims practice questions from Ministry Of Fisheries Animal Husbandry Dairying distilled for UPSC Civil Services Examination.

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Economy

With reference to India's initiatives to promote deep-sea fishing as highlighted in recent government policy workshops, consider the following statements: 1. The initiative aims to harness high-value marine resources within India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as well as the high seas. 2. It places a strong emphasis on the digitization of the fisheries sector and the strengthening of Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs). 3. The developmental framework involves active collaboration with national institutions such as CIFNET, NABARD, and MPEDA to facilitate technology adoption and institutional credit. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • [A] 1 and 2 only
  • [B] 2 and 3 only
  • [C] 1 and 3 only
  • [D] 1, 2 and 3
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✓ Correct Option: [D] 1, 2 and 3

All three statements are correct. The government's deep-sea fishing initiative focuses on harnessing high-value resources in India's EEZ and the high seas (Statement 1). It actively promotes the digitization of the fisheries sector and the strengthening of Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) and cooperatives (Statement 2). Furthermore, key national agencies such as CIFNET, NABARD, and MPEDA are integrated into the framework to support capacity building, technology adoption, and financial assistance (Statement 3).

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Economy

Consider the following statements regarding the recently organized national workshop on deep-sea fishing by the Department of Fisheries: 1. The workshop focused on promoting deep-sea fishing for high-value marine resources and boosting marine food exports. 2. The event specifically emphasized strengthening Fisheries Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) and fisheries cooperatives along with digitalization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • [A] 1 only
  • [B] 2 only
  • [C] Both 1 and 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2
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✓ Correct Option: [C] Both 1 and 2

The Department of Fisheries organized a national workshop to promote deep-sea fishing, focusing on high-value marine resources, technology, financing, skill development, and marine food exports. Additionally, the government has placed special emphasis on strengthening Fisheries Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) and fisheries cooperatives, alongside the digitalization of the fisheries sector. Therefore, both statements are correct.

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