Launch of Nationwide Validation for 5th Marine Fisheries Census
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: Data collection was primarily manual using paper-based surveys. NOW: Enumeration is fully digital utilizing the custom 'VyAS-NAV' mobile application.
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BEFORE: Fishing villages were mapped without precise spatial coordinates. NOW: The census is geo-referenced, employing drone-based aerial enumeration for high spatial accuracy.
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BEFORE: Frame validation was a slow, ground-level process. NOW: Real-time validation and spatial data integration provide an immediate, accurate frame of over 1.2 million households.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 5th Marine Fisheries Census? 1. It is conducted by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). 2. It utilizes a custom-built mobile application called 'VyAS-NAV' and drone-based aerial enumeration.