National Maritime Day

Question- When ‘ National Maritime Day ‘ is observed?
(a) April 3
(b) April 6
(c) April 4
(d) April 5
Answer- (d) 
Related Facts: 

  • On 5th March, 2018 ‘National Maritime Day was observed.
  • 55th edition of this day was celebrated with the theme of ‘Indian Shipping: An Ocean of Opportunity’.
  • It is important that the ‘Merchant Navy Week’ was observed between March 29 and April 5th, 2018.
  • The purpose of celebrating this day is to make people aware of the activities of the Indian shipping industry and its role in the country’s economy.
  • India is that on April 5th, 1919, Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd.
  • The first Steam Ship ‘SS Loyalty’ (Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd.) was launched from Mumbai to the international water sector for London’s first cruise.
  • This day is celebrated every year since 5th April, 1964 in its memory.

Reference:
http://www.dgshipping.gov.in/WriteReadData/News/20180124054733929167055_NMDC_RPSA.pdf
https://www.oneindia.com/india/why-april-5-is-celebrated-national-maritim-day-in-india-2671963.html