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ICG Ship Amulya Commissioned to Strengthen Maritime Security Why in the News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICG Ship Amulya, the third Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa. Built with over 60% indigenous components, it enhances coastal surveillance, maritime security, and demonstrates self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat, while also considering coastal regulation zone guidelines. Commissioning and …
Read MoreSECURITY COOPERATION IN INDIAN OCEAN Syllabus: GS-2: India and its neighbourhood relations Bilateral and global groupings involving India. Why in the News? The 7th Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) summit hosted by India in November 2025 highlighted an evolving framework for Indian Ocean security cooperation, driven by rising maritime challenges, geopolitical shifts, China’s growing footprint, and …
Read MoreCoastal States as Export Engines for National Prosperity Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Growth & Development GS Paper – 3 Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? The NITI Aayog’s Viksit Bharat @ 2047 approach paper envisions a $30 trillion Indian economy by 2047. Experts highlight the need for distinct strategies for coastal and …
Read MoreNITI Aayog Unveils Strategy for Blue Economy Why in News ? NITI Aayog CEO B. V. R. Subrahmanyam launched a report on India’s Blue Economy, outlining strategies to harness deep-sea and offshore fisheries. The initiative focuses on sustainable exploitation, coastal prosperity, and global leadership in marine resource governance, addressing challenges posed by climate change and …
Read MoreFrance–Brazil Blue NDC Challenge: A Global Ocean Action Movement Ahead of COP30 At the inaugural session of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) held in 2025, France and Brazil jointly launched the Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge. This initiative calls on all countries to place the ocean at the center of their climate …
Read MoreOverfishing in India: Crisis, Collapse, and Reform Paths Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies Focus: India’s marine fisheries sector faces severe stress due to overfishing, bycatch, and regulatory loopholes, threatening biodiversity and small-scale fishers’ livelihoods. With the International Day for Biological Diversity as a backdrop, there is growing urgency …
Read MoreWhy in News ? India is promoting seaweed cultivation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to increase production to 1.12 million tonnes in five years. The move aims to tap into the $5.6 billion global seaweed market and enhance sustainable aquaculture. Nutritional and Medicinal Power of Seaweeds: Seaweeds are nutrient-dense marine algae found in …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the 1925 Act to modernize maritime regulations. The Bill simplifies laws, aligns with international standards, and promotes ease of doing business in shipping. About the Purpose and Key Features of the Bill: Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Internal Security India and neighbourhood relations. Why in the News? The 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), held recently in Muscat, highlighted India’s maritime security concerns and role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized challenges such as the Middle East conflict, Houthi attacks on shipping routes, and Chinese assertiveness …
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