Union Minister Sarbananad Sonowall to Showcase India’s Shipbuilding Opportunities to Korean Industry During Official Visit
Distilled Policy Brief
- Under the bilateral 'Voyages' framework, India and South Korea are enhancing strategic cooperation across shipbuilding, maritime shipping, and logistics.
- The bilateral partnership emphasizes building a globally competitive skilled maritime workforce, enhancing shipyard productivity, and strengthening technological innovation.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
India targets entering the top five global shipbuilding nations by 2047 under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, supported by bilateral framework agreements like 'Voyages' with South Korea.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the role of strategic international partnerships and technology transfer in transforming India's domestic shipbuilding and repair ecosystem under Maritime India Vision 2030.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the bilateral 'Voyages' framework, consider the following statements: 1. It is a strategic framework between India and South Korea to enhance cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime shipping, and logistics. 2. It aligns with India's goal under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision to rank among the top five shipbuilding nations globally by 2047. 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
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. The 'Voyages' framework established between India and South Korea promotes bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime shipping, and logistics. This initiative supports India's target under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to become one of the top five shipbuilding nations in the world.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.