Current Context: The government of Odisha has signed an agreement with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
- The agreement was signed to create fish infrastructure in order to enhance fish production in the state.
- The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund will support the development of infrastructure in the marine sectors of the state.
- The funds of Rs 119.8 crore are sanctioned for the same.
- They have set the target to attain sustainable growth of 8-9% to enhance fish production capacity to 20 million tonnes by 2022-23.
- Static Part:
- HQ of NABARD: Mumbai
- Chairman of NABARD: Govinda Rajulu Chintala
- Dance forms of Odisha: Odissi, Sambalpuri, Chhau dance, Ghumara Dance, Gotipua
- Wild Life Sanctuaries in Odisha: Badrama WLS, Karlapat WLS, Lakhari Valley WLS, Debrigarh WLS
Question:
Q.1 Which state signed an agreement with NABARD to create fish infrastructure in order to enhance fish production in the state?
a. West Bengal
b. Goa
c. Kerala
d. Odisha
a. West Bengal
b. Goa
c. Kerala
d. Odisha
