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Blue Economy
India’s First Open-Sea Marine Fish Farming
India’s first open-sea marine fish farming pilot launched in the Andaman Sea, implemented by NIOT and Ministry of Earth Sciences. Focuses on finfish and seaweed cultivation using advanced cages and deep-water techniques to support the Blue Economy.
International Index
Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026
India ranked 16th among 154 countries in RNI 2026. Developed by World Intellectual Foundation with JNU, the index assesses how responsibly nations exercise power toward citizens, environment, and international community.
Bilateral Relations
India-UAE Trade Target 2032
India and UAE agreed to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032 during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit. Agreements signed covering defence, space, energy, nuclear cooperation, infrastructure and finance.
Economy
IMF Raises India’s GDP Forecast
IMF raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to 7.3%, up 0.7 percentage points. Revision reflects strong domestic demand, resilient investment, easing inflation, and supportive macroeconomic policies.
Technology & Awards
C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Solution
C-DOT won SKOCH Award 2025 for indigenous Cell Broadcast Solution — a unified disaster alert platform delivering geo-targeted warnings in 21 Indian languages. Integrates IMD, CWC, INCOIS, and NDMA.
Defence
INS Sudarshini’s Lokayan 26
INS Sudarshini, an indigenous three-masted sail training ship, embarked on Lokayan 26 — a 10-month transoceanic expedition. Will participate in Escale à Sète (France) and SAIL 250 (New York).
Biodiversity
Parakaempferia alba — New Species Discovery
Parakaempferia alba, a new ginger species (family Zingiberaceae), discovered in Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. Thrives in moist, shaded undergrowth of tropical semi-evergreen forests at 150-400m elevation.
Manufacturing
Asia Manufacturing Index 2026
India ranked 6th among 11 Asian countries in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 by Dezan Shira & Associates. India benefits from large domestic market but lags in execution speed, policy stability, and innovation depth.
Culture & Heritage
Bagurumba — The Butterfly Dance
Bagurumba is a traditional dance of the Bodo community, known as the ‘Butterfly Dance’ for graceful movements. ‘Dwhou’ means ‘wave’ in Bodo. PM Modi attended Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 and laid foundation for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor.
Personalities
Valentino Garavani (1932-2026)
Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passed away at 93. Founded Valentino fashion house in 1960, famous for luxury couture and iconic ‘Valentino Red’. Retired in 2008 after decades of haute couture influence.
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Where was India’s first open-sea marine fish farming pilot launched?
Andaman Sea
Implemented by NIOT & Ministry of Earth Sciences
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India’s rank in Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026?
16th among 154 countries
Index by World Intellectual Foundation with JNU
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India-UAE bilateral trade target by 2032?
$200 billion
Announced during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit
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IMF’s revised GDP growth forecast for India FY 2025-26?
7.3%
Raised by 0.7 percentage points
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C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Solution delivers alerts in how many Indian languages?
21 languages
Won SKOCH Award 2025
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Duration of INS Sudarshini’s Lokayan 26 expedition?
10 months
Will participate in Escale à Sète & SAIL 250
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Bagurumba dance belongs to which community?
Bodo community
Known as the ‘Butterfly Dance’
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Where was Parakaempferia alba (new ginger species) discovered?
Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Belongs to Zingiberaceae family
Think & Discuss
India’s Blue Economy Vision: Balancing Marine Resource Exploitation with Ecological Sustainability
Context from today’s quiz: India launched its first open-sea marine fish farming pilot project in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant step toward harnessing marine resources for economic growth. This initiative aligns with India’s Blue Economy ambitions while raising important questions about sustainable ocean management.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India accelerates its Blue Economy initiatives — from marine aquaculture to deep-sea mining exploration — how should policymakers balance economic growth objectives with marine ecosystem conservation? The Andaman Sea, home to rich biodiversity including coral reefs, faces both opportunity and risk from large-scale aquaculture projects.
Can India achieve sustainable blue growth without compromising its marine biodiversity hotspots?
Can India achieve sustainable blue growth without compromising its marine biodiversity hotspots?
- What regulatory frameworks should govern open-sea aquaculture to prevent marine pollution and protect indigenous fishing communities?
- How can technology like advanced cages and monitoring systems help minimize ecological impact while maximizing productivity?
- Should certain ecologically sensitive marine zones be designated as ‘no-development’ areas even if they hold economic potential?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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