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Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?
Explanation: PMMSY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying for sustainable development of the fisheries sector. The Ministry of Commerce handles exports, while Environment and Agriculture have no direct role in PMMSY.
Consider the following statements regarding India's Blue Economy push in island territories:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the two island groups account for nearly 40% of India's EEZ. Statement 2 is incorrect: the allocation is ₹218 crore for Andaman & Nicobar and ₹175 crore for Lakshadweep. Statement 3 is correct: seafood exports were ₹73,890 crore in FY 2025-26. Hence option C is correct.
What is the target for doubling tuna production in Lakshadweep under the government's five-year plan?
Explanation: The five-year plan in Lakshadweep aims to double tuna production to 50,000 tonnes. The figure 50,000 tonnes is explicitly.
What is the primary objective of the PMMSY allocations for Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Explanation: The allocations aim to strengthen fisheries infrastructure, tuna value chains, seaweed cultivation and ornamental fisheries, all part of the Blue Economy strategy. Tourism, defence and oil exploration are not the objectives of PMMSY.
₹218 Cr for Andaman & Nicobar, ₹175 Cr for Lakshadweep Under PMMSY for Blue Economy (10 November 2026)
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