{"id":76678,"date":"2024-04-20T12:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=76678"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:35:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:35:02","slug":"the-marine-products-export-development-authority-mped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-marine-products-export-development-authority-mped\/","title":{"rendered":"The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;plays a major role in: a) Promoting seafood exports&#8221; option2=&#8221;Fisheries research&#8221; option3=&#8221;Fishermen welfare&#8221; option4=&#8221;Coastal zone management Answer: a&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Promoting seafood exports.<\/p>\n<p>The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It was established in 1964 with the objective of promoting the export of marine products from India. MPEDA undertakes a variety of activities to achieve this objective, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing market intelligence and research on the global seafood market<\/li>\n<li>Organizing trade fairs and exhibitions to promote Indian seafood products<\/li>\n<li>Providing financial assistance to exporters<\/li>\n<li>Developing infrastructure for seafood processing and export<\/li>\n<li>Conducting training programs for exporters and processors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MPEDA&#8217;s efforts have been successful in promoting the export of marine products from India. 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