Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Blue Ports framework:
1.India has joined hands with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to strengthen its port infrastructure under this framework.
2.It is implemented by the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways.
3.Under this framework, three Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbours are being built in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Puducherry.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: India and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, of the United Nations, have joined hands to build world-class Blue Ports under Technical Cooperation Programme of FAO and Blue Ports framework of India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Nodal ministry: Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Statement 3 is correct: Three pilot harbours, namely Vanakbara in Diu, Karaikal in Puducherry and Jakhau in Gujarat, have been approved with a total investment of 369.8 crore rupees.
Source: PIB
