World Fisheries Day 2024: 5th Marine Fisheries Census launched; Kerala best marine state, Telangana best inland
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh marked World Fisheries Day by launching the 5th Marine Fisheries Census, a National Plan of Action on Sharks and other initiatives, and presenting awards to Kerala, Telangana and others.
Summary
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Department of Fisheries celebrated World Fisheries Day, with Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) launching the 5th Marine Fisheries Census, a National Plan of Action on Sharks, and India's endorsement of a Regional Plan of Action on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. Awards went to Kerala (Best Marine State), Telangana (Best Inland State), Uttarakhand (Best Himalayan and Northeastern State) and Jammu & Kashmir (Best UT); Ravi Kharvi of Karnataka was named Best Marine Fish Farmer and Shiv Prasad Sahani of Bihar Best Inland Fish Farmer. India is the world's second-largest fish producer, contributing 8% of global production, and the sector supports about 3 crore fishers and fish farmers.
Key facts
- Launched
- 5th Marine Fisheries Census; National Plan of Action on Sharks
- Best Marine State
- Kerala
- Best Inland State
- Telangana
- Best Himalayan & NE State / Best UT
- Uttarakhand / J&K
- India's share
- 2nd-largest producer; 8% of world fish production
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which state received the Best Marine State award on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
PIB (Fisheries): Kerala received the award for the Best Marine State, while Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State.
Which census was launched on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 5th Marine Fisheries Census
PIB (Fisheries): Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 5th Marine Fisheries Census for data-driven policymaking.
Consider the following statements about the World Fisheries Day 2024 event: 1. Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State. 2. India contributes 8% of world fish production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Fisheries): Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State, and India, the world's second-largest fish producer, contributes 8% of global production. Both are correct.