CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Top exporters of Live ornamental fish in 2021 The world’s largest exporters of this commodity group in 2021: Suriname-100% of the world exports ($48 thousand)

Detailed explanation-2: -Freshwater tropical ornamental fish culture is the largest component of aquaculture in the State of Florida and accounts for approximately 95% of all ornamentals produced in the US. There are about 200 Florida producers who collectively raise over 800 varieties of freshwater fishes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal mainly practice ornamental fish farming in India. The ornamental species are categorized into indigenous and exotic. Availability of a vast number of native species has contributed significantly to the development of ornamental fish industry in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Andhra Pradesh has recorded the highest production of inland fish (34.50 lakh tones) where as Gujarat is the leading state in Marine fish (7.01 Lakh tonnes) in the country.