CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In June 2018 it was reported that Chandrabhaga beach on the Konark coast of Odisha is not only India’s but also Asia’s first beach to get the Blue Flag certification.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Chandrabhaga beach on the Konark coast of Odisha has become Asia’s first beach to get the Blue Flag certification the tag given to environment-friendly and clean beaches, equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists.

Detailed explanation-3: -Golden Beach in Puri was the first in Asia to receive Blue Flag certificate. In 2021, Kovalam beach in Tamil Nadu and Eden beach in Puducherry received the blue flag tag.

Detailed explanation-4: -India now has 12 ‘blue’ beaches, a certificate awarded by the prestigious international programme of cleanliness and environmental sustainability run by the global nonprofit Foundation for Environmental Education.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2018, Chandrabhaga beach, or the Golden beach in Odisha became the first beach in Asia to win the Blue Flag certification. Located near the Konark Sun Temple, this golden-sand beach offers a magnificent view of the sunrise, which is why it is a popular tourist destination.