Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following was one of the eight beaches to be awarded the international ‘Blue Flag’ certification by Foundation of Environment Education, Denmark in October 2020?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Shivrajpur.Key Points
- Eight Indian beaches have been awarded the prestigious 'Blue Flag' certification by an international jury comprising members of the following organizations:
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
| Beaches | States |
|---|---|
| Padubidri | Karnataka |
| Kasarkod | Karnataka |
| Rushikonda | Andhra Pradesh |
| Shivrajpur | Gujarat |
| Golden/ Puri beach |
Odisha |
| Ghogha | Diu |
| Radhanagar | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Kappad | Kerela |
Hence Shivrajpur is not one of them.
Additional Information
- The 'Blue Flag' certification:
- It is a certification that is given to a beach, marina, or sustainable boating tourism operator.
- It also serves as an eco-label.
- The certification indicates their high environmental and quality standards.
- It is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education, an NGO based in Denmark.
- It puts strict environmental, educational, safety-related & access-related parameters that applicants must achieve and maintain.
- It was instituted in France in 1985 and for nations out of Europe in 2001.
- It is awarded annually to beaches of FEE member countries.
- Forty-seven countries currently participate in this program. 4,671 beaches, marinas, and boats have this certification (as of January 2021).
- It promotes sustainable development in freshwater & marine areas.
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