Question:What is the new name of shipping ministry?
(a) Ministry of Maritime Affairs
(b) Ministry of Shipping and Ports
(c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(d) Ministry of Waterways
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 8th November 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed the Ministry of Shipping as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The name gives more clarity to the work done by Shipping Ministry as it has been handling Ports and Waterways works in India.
- In most of the advanced economies, the Shipping Ministry is also responsible for Ports and Waterways.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay