World Oceans Day - 8th June

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World Ocean Day

• ·        In 2008, the UN (United Nations) had designated 8th June as World Oceans Day.
• ·        Theme 2020: “Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean”

Oceanography: Study of Ocean

IN NEWS"

• Ø India launched Mission Sagar to assist 5 island nations Indian Ocean amid COVID-19
• Ø India joins Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) as its 5th observer
• Ø 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) held in New Delhi
• Ø 19th IORA ministerial meet held at Abu Dhabi, UAE

Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)

• ·     An Intergovernmental organization created in 1982.
• ·     Institutionalized in 1984 by the Victoria  Agreement in Seychelles. 
• ·     The IOC is composed of five African Indian Ocean nations: Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion (an overseas region of France), and Seychelles. 
• ·     Secretariat is located in Mauritius
• ·     Four observers — China, EU, Malta, and International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). 

Indian-Ocean Rim Association (IORA)

• ·        HQ: Ebene, Mauritius
• ·        Secretary-General : Nomvuyo Nokwe
• ·        Member Countries: 22