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On which day is National Maritime Day celebrated?
A)
April 4th
B)
April 5th
C)
April 6th
D)
April 7th

Correct Answer : Option (B) - April 5th


National Maritime Day is observed on April 5th every year, this is an yearly event. National Maritime Day will be celebrated for the 59th time in India. The first anniversary was held in 1964 to raise awareness about international trade and the economy.
 
Every year, the day is commemorated to support the global economy, which is the most well-organized, safe, and environmentally responsible way of delivering commodities from one end of the globe to the other.
 
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 2022 THEME : The theme of National Maritime Day 2022 is ‘Sustainable Shipping beyond Covid-19’.
 
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 2022 HISTORY : The first ship built by The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd., The SS Loyalty, travelled from Mumbai to the United Kingdom on April 5th, 1919, beginning the history of Indian shipping.
 
In 1959, India also joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The International Marine Organization (IMO) is in charge of maritime safety and pollution prevention.

Source : India Today

Published On : April 5, 2022
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