Context:
State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Key findings:
- World fisheries and aquaculture production hit a new high in 2022 at 223.2 million tonnes.
- For the 1st time, aquaculture surpassed capture fisheries as the main producer of aquatic animals.
- India’s position –
- With 8% of total production, India ranked 2nd in aquatic animals production.
- Ranked 1st in Inland fisheries production
Indian Fisheries Economy:
- Fish producing – 3rd largest
- Aquaculture production – 2nd largest
- Blue Revolution –Initiative to improve the performance of fisheries sector
- Government Initiatives –
- Sagar Parikrama – For developing fishing villages, and upgrading infrastructure such as fishing harbors and fish landing centers.
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
- Inland fisheries contribute to 70% of the total fish production
- Top Producing States – Andhra Pradesh followed by West Bengal.
Source: FAO
Previous Year Question
Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?
1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets
2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks
3. Consumption requirements of farm households
4. Post-harvest expenses
5.Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: (b)
