With reference to the “State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” report, consider the following statements:
1. It is the publication of the FAO providing a global view of capture fisheries and aquaculture.
2. The 2024 edition highlights the growing role of aquaculture in global food security.
3. According to 2024 report, more aquatic animals were produced through capture fisheries than through aquaculture as of 2022.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the &ldquo;State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture&rdquo; report, consider the following statements:
1. It is the publication of the FAO providing a global view of capture fisheries and aquaculture.
2. The 2024 edition highlights the growing role of aquaculture in global food security.
3. According to 2024 report, more aquatic animals were produced through capture fisheries than through aquaculture as of 2022.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) is the flagship publication of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department. This premier advocacy document is published every two years to provide policy-makers, civil society and those whose livelihoods depend on the sector a comprehensive, objective and global view of capture fisheries and aquaculture, including associated policy issue.

Statement 2 is correct: The 2024 edition highlights the Blue Transformation in practice, showcasing various activities and initiatives spearheaded by the FAO in partnership with member states, collaborators, and key stakeholders. These efforts aim to incorporate aquatic foods into global food security and sustainability goals, strengthen policy advocacy, promote scientific research and capacity development, spread sustainable practices and technological advancements, and encourage community participation.

Statement 3 is not correct: According to the report, World fisheries and aquaculture production hit a new high in 2022. Successful initiatives should be upscaled to consolidate the vital role of aquatic foods for global food security, nutrition and livelihoods. Aquaculture produced a total of 130.9 million tonnes, valued at USD 312.8 billion.For the first time, aquaculture production of aquatic animals reached 94.4 million tonnes in 2022, surpassing capture fisheries and consolidating further its contribution to human consumption.

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With reference to the “State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” report, consider the following statements: 1. It is the publication of the FAO providing a global view of capture fisheries and aquaculture. 2. The 2024 edition highlights the growing role of aquaculture in global food security. 3. According to 2024 report, more aquatic animals were produced through capture fisheries than through aquaculture as of 2022. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3