India Maritime Centre (IMC)
23.07.2024
India Maritime Centre (IMC)
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For Prelims: About India Maritime Centre (IMC), Its primary goals |
Why in the news?
India Maritime Centre (IMC) moves closer to reality under the Maritime India Vision 2030.
About India Maritime Centre (IMC):
- It is a cornerstone initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) under the Maritime India Vision 2030.
- It aims to provide a unified platform for the Indian maritime industry, acting as a think tank for policy formulation and industry recommendations.
- It is poised to be a pivotal institution in advancing India’s maritime interests both domestically and internationally.
Its primary goals include:
- Strengthening India’s participation in the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and global maritime forums.
- Creating a robust domestic maritime sector through a unified and synchronized approach.
- Conducting flagship events to build a strong global brand for the Indian maritime cluster.
- Providing expert analysis and recommendations for sustainable growth.
- Establishing platforms for industry stakeholders to collaborate and network.
- Creating a pool of funds to support the industry, including startups.
- Mumbai has been finalized as the location for the IMC.
- The IMC Secretariat shall be built as a world-class facility, including equipped conference area and meeting rooms.
Source: PIB
Ques :- Consider the following statements with reference to the India Maritime Centre (IMC):
Statement-I
It is an initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to provide a unified platform for the Indian maritime industry.
Statement-II
It will be located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Answer C