CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -National Fish Farmer’s Day is celebrated on 10th July every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the country. Every year, this annual event is celebrated to commemorate Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr.

Detailed explanation-2: -About National Fish Farmers day This annual event is celebrated to commemorate Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. Alikunhi for their contribution in achieving the successful induced breeding of major carps on 10th July, 1957 at Angul in Odisha for the first time in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Blue Revolution focus on increasing fisheries production and productivity from aquaculture and fisheries resources, both inland and marine.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and National Fisheries Development Board, is celebrating the ‘World Fisheries Day’ on 21st November 2022 at Swami Vivekanand Auditorium, Daman.

Detailed explanation-5: -It was started in the year 1997 when “World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers” met at New Delhi leading to formation of “World Fisheries Forum” with representatives from 18 countries and signed a declaration advocating for a global mandate of sustainable fishing practices and policies.