India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy

WHY IN NEWS?

Recently, the India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development was inaugurated jointly by both the countries. This task force was launched during Norwegian Prime Minister's visit to India earlier in 2019.

ABOUT INDIA-NORWAY TASK FORCE ON BLUE ECONOMOY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

• The bilateral collaboration intends to manage the resources in the oceans in a sustainable manner.
• The India-Norway cooperation in the field of oceans is based on a shared interest in the blue economy and the sustainable use of marine resources.
• Both countries also desire to advance scientific knowledge about oceans.
• The purpose of the task force is to develop and follow up joint initiatives between the two countries.
• It also intends to mobilise relevant stakeholders from both Norway and India at the highest level, and ensure continued commitment and progress across ministries and agencies.
• The two countries also commenced a new collaboration on Integrated Ocean Management & Research.

Prelims Question

Q. Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development which was recently in news was launched jointly by India and
a)USA
b)Japan
c)Norway
d)UK

Answer to the Prelims Question