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India's fish production has significantly increased, contributing to the nation's food security and economic growth.
A key driver for this growth is the successful implementation of cage culture technology.
This innovative aquaculture method is predominantly being applied in the country's vast reservoir systems.
The technology allows for efficient fish farming within existing water bodies, optimizing resource utilization.
Cage culture involves growing fish in floating or submerged net cages placed in larger natural water bodies like reservoirs, lakes, or coastal areas. The fish are confined within the cage, but water flows freely through it, providing oxygen and removing waste. This method facilitates high-density stocking and controlled feeding, leading to increased production per unit area by leveraging existing water resources without extensive land development.
Simple Analogy: Imagine a large swimming pool (reservoir) where you place a designated playpen (cage) for specific fish to grow, allowing them access to the natural water flow while keeping them contained for management.
Cage culture is a key technological intervention directly supporting the objectives of the Blue Revolution, which aims to modernize and enhance the overall fisheries sector in India.
PMMSY provides significant financial and technical support for the adoption and expansion of modern aquaculture technologies like cage culture, fostering sustainable and responsible fisheries development across the nation.
This department is the nodal agency responsible for the development, management, and regulation of the fisheries sector in India, including policy formulation, scheme implementation, and promotion of advanced aquaculture technologies like cage culture.
GS-III (Economy - Agriculture, Food Processing; Environment - Conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment). Questions can be conceptual, statement-based, or link to government schemes and their socio-economic/environmental impact.
General Awareness (Economy, Science & Technology). Direct factual questions on the technology, its benefits, or related government initiatives.
General Awareness (Economy, Government Schemes). Focus on economic impact, government schemes supporting the sector, and related organizations.
General Science, General Awareness. Basic facts about aquaculture, types of farming, and their contribution to the economy.
General Knowledge (Economy, Science & Technology). Questions on technological advancements in key sectors like agriculture and food production.
With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to
Answer: tribal languages
With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine : Location 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley 3. Alchi temple complex : Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: Only two
Medium (topics related to agriculture, food security, sustainable development, and technological advancements in primary sectors are regularly tested across various exams).
The farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and aquatic plants in controlled or semi-controlled environments.
An artificial lake, typically created by damming a river, used as a source of water supply, for irrigation, or for generating hydroelectric power.
A period of rapid growth in the production of fish and marine products, aimed at modernizing and enhancing the fisheries sector.