CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has Government has banned the use of Purse Seine Nets for fishing across Maharashtra from January 1, 2017
A
West Bengal
B
Gujarat
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The other aspect is that the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has not imposed any ban on Purse Seine fishing. It has been submitted by them in their short affidavit. They also say that such fishing has not resulted in any environmental problem. So this can be allowed subject to certain conditions."

Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, bans on purse seine fishing are implemented in the territorial waters of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Odisha, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands up to 12 nautical miles.

Detailed explanation-3: -MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has imposed a ban on fishing between June 1 to July 31 as standard procedure to minimize the capture of marine life that comes near the shore for breeding.

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