CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Union Minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying Parshottam Rupala gave away various awards at the World Fisheries Day celebrations. Andhra Pradesh was awarded the best marine state, while Best Inland State Award was given to Telangana.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the information given by the Chhattisgarh Public Relations Department on November 18, 2022, Chhattisgarh has been selected for the Best Inland State Award in the field of fisheries in the country. The award will be given to Chhattisgarh on November 21 in the Union Territory of Daman.

Detailed explanation-3: -The production and farming of fish in Andhra Pradesh are the highest in India. Moreover, the state produces 34.50 lakh tonnes of fish per year.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Fisheries Day (WFD) is observed on the 21st November every year. The award ceremony was organised by the ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of WFD. Balasore district (Odisha) has been awarded India’s “Best Marine District”.

Detailed explanation-5: -RAJAHMUNDRY: Andhra Pradesh bagged five awards that are given annually by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). Nellore has been selected as best marine district.