As one of the leading fish producers worldwide, India ranks as the third largest in fish production and is the second largest contributor in cultivating aquatic fish. With a contribution of approximately 7%, it participates significantly in the sphere of global fish output. Additionally, it is renowned for its aquatic biodiversity, holding in its waters more than 10% of the world's fish species, which establishes it as one of the 17 countries rich in mega biodiversity. The fishing industry and related activities engage an estimated 14 million Indians. Among its regions, Andhra Pradesh stands out as the leading fish producer, followed by West Bengal and Gujarat. Fish that live predominantly in lakes and rivers, with salinity levels of less than 0.5 ppt, are called Freshwater Fish. These types account for approximately 40% of all recognized fish species. We can classify them into two types: Coldwater Fish, which live in temperatures ranging from 5 °C to 20 °C, and Warm-water Fish, which inhabit temperatures between 25 °C and 35 °C. Fish that can survive a broad spectrum of salinity, from 0.5 to 30.0 ppt, and dwell in estuaries, backwaters, and coastal waters are known as Brackish-water Fish. Fish that spend the majority of their lives in seawater, like seas and oceans, with salinity exceeding 30 ppt, are referred to as Marine Fish. They encompass around 240 species that are significant contributors to marine fisheries. Which of the following statements is/are ‘correct’ with respect to World Fisheries Day 2022? I. World Fisheries Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 21st November 2022 II. On the occasion of World Fisheries Day 2022, the Department of Fisheries & the National Fisheries Development Board organized an event in the of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. III. Chhattisgarh won the Best State Inland Award and Udalguri, Assam won the Best District Hilly and North Eastern Award.

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As one of the leading fish producers worldwide, India ranks as the third largest in fish production and is the second largest contributor in cultivating aquatic fish. With a contribution of approximately 7%, it participates significantly in the sphere of global fish output. Additionally, it is renowned for its aquatic biodiversity, holding in its waters more than 10% of the world's fish species, which establishes it as one of the 17 countries rich in mega biodiversity. The fishing industry and related activities engage an estimated 14 million Indians. Among its regions, Andhra Pradesh stands out as the leading fish producer, followed by West Bengal and Gujarat. Fish that live predominantly in lakes and rivers, with salinity levels of less than 0.5 ppt, are called Freshwater Fish. These types account for approximately 40% of all recognized fish species. We can classify them into two types: Coldwater Fish, which live in temperatures ranging from 5 &deg;C to 20 &deg;C, and Warm-water Fish, which inhabit temperatures between 25 &deg;C and 35 &deg;C. Fish that can survive a broad spectrum of salinity, from 0.5 to 30.0 ppt, and dwell in estuaries, backwaters, and coastal waters are known as Brackish-water Fish. Fish that spend the majority of their lives in seawater, like seas and oceans, with salinity exceeding 30 ppt, are referred to as Marine Fish. They encompass around 240 species that are significant contributors to marine fisheries. Which of the following statements is/are ‘correct’ with respect to World Fisheries Day 2022? I. World Fisheries Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 21st November 2022 II. On the occasion of World Fisheries Day 2022, the Department of Fisheries & the National Fisheries Development Board organized an event in the of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. III. Chhattisgarh won the Best State Inland Award and Udalguri, Assam won the Best District Hilly and North Eastern Award.

Examese Editorial Team · Accepted Answer

I, II, and III The correct answer is I, II, and III . Key Points ' World Fisheries Day ' is celebrated on 21st November every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers, and concerned stakeholders throughout the world. Hence statement I is correct . It started in 1997 when the ' World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers ' met in New Delhi leading to the formation of the 'World Fisheries Forum' with representatives from 18 countries and signed a declaration advocating for a global mandate of sustainable fishing practices and policies. The Department of Fisheries , Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying , Government of India, and National Fisheries Development Board , have organized the ‘ World Fisheries Day ’ on 21st November 2022 at Swami Vivekanand Auditorium, Daman . Hence statement II is correct. During the event, the Launching of the Video Song on ' Sagar Parikrama - Gujarati Version ', SSS: India @ 75 - ' 100 Super Success Stories from Indian Fisheries ', posters, and other publications were released. Chhattisgarh won the Best State Inland Award and Udalguri , Assam won the Best District Hilly and North Eastern Award . Hence statement III is correct. Chhattisgarh received two national awards - ' Best Inland State ' and ' Best Proprietary Firm ' from the National Fisheries Board at a function held at Daman on the occasion of World Fisheries Day. Chhattisgarh’s Bharat Bala Aquaculture has been selected for the award of the best proprietary firm for fish farming in Bagaud village in Dhamtari. Chhattisgarh state has received the award of Best Inland State . Additional Information The Prime Minister in the month of May 2020 launched the ' Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana ' (PMMSY) with a budget of over Rs. 20,050 crores for a period of five years. PMMSY aims to achieve fish production of 22 MMT from the current 13.76 MMT by 2024-25 and to create an additional employment opportunity for about 55 lakh manpower through this sector Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) scheme was started in 2018-19 with a budget of Rs. 7,522.48 crores .