CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Assam Fisheries Ministry recently launched an application, stated to be India’s first e-fish market app named ‘Fishwaale’. The application will help both buyers and sellers to place orders and sell fish, aquaculture equipment and medicine, fish feed and fish seed online.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s first’ e-fish market application was launched in Assam on 5 October 2021 by Assam Fisheries Minister Parimal Suklabaidya. ‘ The app ‘Fishwaale’ would provide a one-stop solution for aquaculture.

Detailed explanation-3: -West Bengal, Andra pradesh, Gujarath are the leading fish producing states in India. The total fish production of 10.07 million metric tonnes presently has nearly 65% contribution from the inland sector and nearly the same from culture fisheries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carp farming in the country started between 1970 and 1980 due to the demonstrated high production levels of 8 to 10 tonnes/hectare/year in an incubation center. Late 1980s saw the dawn of aquaculture in India and transformed fish culture into a more modern enterprise.

Detailed explanation-5: -A marketing system for fish includes transportation to and from the market, handling, storing, packaging, sorting, merchandizing, etc. An efficient marketing system enables the consumer to obtain fresh fish fresh at a reasonable price.