| Under which category was India re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization? | Category “B” representing the States with the largest interest in international seaborne trade | Re-election of India to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation 6. India has already been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization [IMO] under Category “B” representing the States with the largest interest in international seaborne trade, for the biennium 2018-19, at the 30th session of the Assembly of the IMO, held at London on 1st December, 2017, by securing second highest votes in the said category. | 186 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | India has already been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization [IMO] under Category “B” representing the States with the largest interest in international seaborne trade, for the biennium 2018-19, at the 30th session of the Assembly of the IMO, held at London on 1st December, 2017, by securing second highest votes in the said category. | 54 | page=54,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
| What category does India represent in the IMO Council? | Category ‘B’ representing nations with the largest interest in international seaborne trade | Ministry of Shipping Cooperation with Multilateral Organizations 9.1. India became a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1959, which is the global standard setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of shipping and ensures that such standards are fair and effective and are universally adopted and implemented. India has been an active participant at the IMO. In fact, participation of India in the functioning of IMO has helped India to voice its developmental concerns to the international maritime community. India has been a member of the IMO Council and has got re-elected as Member of the IMO Council under Category ‘B’ representing nations with the largest interest in international seaborne trade for biennial 2018-19 by securing second highest number of votes during the IMO Council election held on December 2, 2017. 9. | 666 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | India has been a member of the IMO Council and has got re-elected as Member of the IMO Council under Category ‘B’ representing nations with the largest interest in international seaborne trade for biennial 2018-19 by securing second highest number of votes during the IMO Council election held on December 2, 2017. |
| What does the Maritime Labour Convention replace and consolidate? | 37 separate ILO maritime labour conventions adopted since 1920 | India contributes approximately 6 to 7 percent of the total workforce in the shipping industry. India is home to the second largest number of seafarers after the Philippines. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has mandated standards for the maritime industry too. The Maritime Labour Convention is a single, coherent instrument which replaces and consolidates 37 separate ILO maritime labour conventions adopted since 1920. 9. Apart from IMO, India has been contributing significantly to the other multilateral organizations/agreements such as ASEAN (Association of South East Asia Nations); Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC); India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA); Indian Ocean Rim-Association for Regional Cooperation(IORA); International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC), etc. Hon’ble Minister Sh. | 369 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | The Maritime Labour Convention is a single, coherent instrument which replaces and consolidates 37 separate ILO maritime labour conventions adopted since 1920. | 80 |
| What does the Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade allow? | Under this Protocol inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. | The agreement will facilitate an easy movement of cargo from East Coast of India to North Eastern States of India and also between the two countries through River Sea Vessels (RSV). The cargo vessels of Bangladesh are being permitted by DG (Shipping) to make voyage to Ports of call in India from time to time. Indian Shipping Companies have not sent any cargo vessels to Bangladesh so far. This issue will be addressed by DG (Shipping). 9. Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PINTT): In pursuance of the Trade Agreement between Government of Bangladesh and the Government of India, a Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade is in existence since 1972 which is renewed by the two countries from time to time. Last such extension for 5 years has been signed on June 6, 2015. Under this Protocol inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. | 785 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | Last such extension for 5 years has been signed on June 6, 2015. Under this Protocol inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. |
| What does the SOM model involve for managing IWAI terminals? | Equipping, Operating and Managing the terminals by a private terminal operator through a revenue sharing model. | IWAI is planning to Equip, Operate and Manage some of its terminals through Supply/ Equip, Operate and Manage (SOM) model. This model envisages Equipping, Operating and Managing the terminals by a private terminal operator through a revenue sharing model. This modal is close to the hybrid annuity model (HAM) and is essentially a realignment of risk sharing. The identified O-D pair for the above mentioned model is the cluster of Garden Reach terminals at Kolkata and Gaighat (South bank) & Kalughat (North bank) terminals at Patna. IWAI has floated a tender for the following terminals through SOM (Supply/Equip, Operate and Manage) mode for a period of 30 years. (i) GR Jetty - Kolkata (ii) Gaighat & Kalughat - Patna 7. The key commodities would be container cargo, bulk cargo and break bulk cargo especially the Nepal bound containers. | 144 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | This model envisages Equipping, Operating and Managing the terminals by a private terminal operator through a revenue sharing model. This modal is close to the hybrid annuity model (HAM) and is essentially a realignment of risk sharing. |
| What is the International Maritime Organization primarily concerned with? | Maritime Safety, Protection of Marine Environment, Standards of Training and related legal matters. | National shipping makes significant contribution to the foreign exchange earnings of the country. 5. India has been a founder member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency set up under the United Nations primarily dealing with the technical aspects of shipping relating to Maritime Safety, Protection of Marine Environment, Standards of Training and related legal matters. India has been participating in various meeting of the IMO Committee, Sub-Committees, Council and Assembly and has actively contributed towards the development of various Conventions, Protocols, Code and Guidelines developed by the IMO. 5. To promote Indian tonnage and to save precious foreign exchange, the Cabinet on December 10, 1957 had decided that in all negotiations for large contracts | 305 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | India has been a founder member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency set up under the United Nations primarily dealing with the technical aspects of shipping relating to Maritime Safety, Protection of Marine Environment, Standards of Training and related legal matters. India has been participating in various meeting of the IMO Committee, Sub-Committees, Council and Assembly and has actively contributed towards the development of various Conventions, Protocols, Code and Guidelines developed by the IMO. |
| What is the goal of the Maritime Agenda 2010-20? | not only creating more capacity but augmenting port performance | The projected capacity during the terminal year of Twelfth Plan period for the Major Ports was 1229. MT, nearly, 1.53 times of the existing capacity. The expected demand by the end of the 12th plan in terms of cargo handling at Major Ports as per the Twelfth five year plan is 943. MT with an estimated annual growth of 10.98%. The actual cargo handling capacity in Major Ports at the terminal year of Twelfth Plan period was 1065. MT. Maritime Agenda 2010-20 2. In the Maritime Agenda 2010-20, a target of 3,130 MT port capacity has been set for the year 2020. More than 50 per cent of this capacity is to be created in the non-major ports as the traffic handling by these ports is expected to increase to 1,280 MT. The objective of the Maritime Agenda is not only creating more capacity but augmenting port performance. | 757 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | The objective of the Maritime Agenda is not only creating more capacity but augmenting port performance. | 10 | page=10,block=2 | 0.700 |
| What is the main objective of the Sagarmala Development Company Limited? | to identify port-led development projects under the Sagarmala Programme and provide equity support for the project Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) | SAGARMALA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. 3. As part of the efforts to promote port-led development in the country, the Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL) has been incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. The company was registered as a Public Limited Company on 31st August, 2016. It will have an initial authorized share capital of Rs. 1,000 crore and a subscribed share capital of Rs. 90 crore. The main objective of the company is to identify port-led development projects under the Sagarmala Programme and provide equity support for the project Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) set up by the Ports / State / Central Ministries and funding window and /or implement only those residual projects which cannot be funded by any other means / mode. The process for appointment of a regular Managing Director and Functional Directors in SDCL has been initiated. | 441 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | The main objective of the company is to identify port-led development projects under the Sagarmala Programme and provide equity support for the project Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) set up by the Ports / State / Central Ministries and funding window and /or implement only those residual projects which cannot be funded by any other means / mode. |
| What is the main objective of the Sagarmala programme? | promotes a comprehensive coastal port-led development in the country | Sagarmala, a flagship programme of Ministry of Shipping, promotes a comprehensive coastal port-led development in the country by harnessing 7500 km coastline of Indian Peninsula for port modernization, port led industrialization, enhancement of seamless connectivity & coastal community development. The programme aims to double the share of domestic waterways (inland & coastal) in the modal mix from 6% to 12 %, generate logistic cost savings of Rs. 35,000-40,000 Crore per annum, boost merchandize exports by USD 110 Billion and enable creation of 1 Crore new jobs, including 40 Lakh direct jobs, in the next 10 years. 2. National Perspective Plan for the programme was released on 14th April 2016. Under Sagarmala programme, over 500 projects are identified for implementation over next 20 years requiring total investment of more than Rs. 8 Lakh Crore.289 projects worth Rs. 2. | 57 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | Sagarmala, a flagship programme of Ministry of Shipping, promotes a comprehensive coastal port-led development in the country by harnessing 7500 km coastline of Indian Peninsula for port modernization, port led industrialization, enhancement of seamless connectivity & coastal community development. |
| What is the objective of the Indian Port Rail Corporation Ltd.? | to provide efficient rail evacuation systems to Major Ports and Minor ports thereby enhance their capacity and throughput | in convergence with DADF. Potential Impact 3. The projects identified under Sagarmala Programme are expected to mobilize more than Rs. 8.00 lakh Crore of infrastructure investment, double the share of domestic waterways (inland & coastal) in the modal mix, generate logistic cost savings of Rs. 35,000-40,000 Crore per annum, boost merchandize exports by USD 110 Billion and enable creation of one crore new jobs, including 40 lakh direct jobs, in the next 10 years. INDIAN PORT RAIL CORPORATION LTD. (IPRCL) 3. IPRCL is a first of its kind Joint Venture Company (JVC) between the Major Ports under the Ministry of Shipping and RVNL. The company was registered on 10th July, 2015 as a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013. Its objective is to provide efficient rail evacuation systems to Major Ports and Minor ports thereby enhance their capacity and throughput. | 756 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/2017-18%20English.pdf | Its objective is to provide efficient rail evacuation systems to Major Ports and Minor ports thereby enhance their capacity and throughput. |