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Karnataka approves Marine Biotechnology Policy
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Karnataka wants to become a marine biotech hub — the blue economy concept your GS3 answer needs
Karnataka approved a Marine Biotechnology Policy to develop its marine and coastal bio-resource economy.
Why it matters: GS-3 core; factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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The Karnataka Cabinet approved a Marine Biotechnology Policy aimed at unlocking the economic potential of the State's marine and coastal resources, positioning Karnataka as a hub for marine biotechnology research and industry.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
പ്രധാന വസ്തുതകൾ
Remember these
- Karnataka Cabinet approved a Marine Biotechnology Policy for the State.
- Objective: unlock the economic potential of Karnataka's marine and coastal resources.
- Policy aims to position Karnataka as a hub for marine biotechnology research and industry.
- Falls within the broader 'blue economy' policy space covering ocean- and coast-based resource development.
- Karnataka's coastal belt (Karwar, Mangaluru, Udupi) forms the geographic base for such marine resource policies.
പ്രിലിംസ് · മെയിൻസ്
How the exam will ask it
പ്രിലിംസ്
- The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a Marine Biotechnology Policy to develop the State's marine and coastal bio-resource economy.
- The policy seeks to position Karnataka as a hub for marine biotechnology research and industry.
- Marine biotechnology policies of this kind form part of the wider 'blue economy' approach to ocean-resource development.
മെയിൻസ്
GS Paper 3 - Economy: coastal States possess underutilised marine and coastal bio-resources with commercial and research potential. Karnataka's new Marine Biotechnology Policy provides an industrial-policy framework to attract research and industry investment into this sector, positioning the State within India's blue economy push. Way forward lies in aligning the State policy with the national blue economy framework, ensuring environmental safeguards for coastal ecosystems, and building R&D and skilling infrastructure in coastal districts.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Karnataka's newly approved Marine Biotechnology Policy is primarily aimed at leveraging which of the State's resources?
- Western Ghats forest resources
- Mineral ore deposits
- Marine and coastal bio-resources
- Inland groundwater resources
ഉത്തരം കാണിക്കൂ
ഉത്തരം: C — The policy aims to unlock the economic potential of Karnataka's marine and coastal bio-resources, positioning the State as a marine biotechnology hub.
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