The task force of blue economy for the sustainable development is a collaboration between India and which country?

Question

UnlockIAS · Accepted Answer

Correct — B, Norway. India and Norway set up the 'India–Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development', launched in January 2019. It brings the two countries together on ocean-based (blue) economy priorities — sustainable use of marine resources, marine spatial planning, clean and healthy oceans, and tackling marine litter/plastic pollution. Norway, a leading maritime and ocean-governance nation, is the partner country.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) A landlocked country — not a partner in this ocean-focused blue-economy task force.  (c) India–Sweden cooperation centres on innovation and clean tech (e.g. the LeadIT initiative), not this blue-economy task force.  (d) India–France ties are strong on defence and the Indo-Pacific, but the blue-economy task force is with Norway, not France.

Concept: The 'blue economy' means the sustainable use of ocean and marine resources for economic growth, jobs and ecosystem health — covering fisheries, shipping, offshore energy, marine biotechnology and coastal tourism. India, with a coastline of about 7,500 km, treats it as a growth pillar; Norway is a global leader in ocean governance and sustainable fisheries.

State PCS 2020 Q48 — Current Affairs & Sports PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2020 Q48 — Current Affairs & Sports PYQ with Answer