Second National Seafood Skill Olympiad: The Second National Seafood Skill Olympiad to be organised during Seafood Expo Bharat 2026+ Part of – Seafood Expo Bharat 2026+ Organised by – Marine Products Export Development Authority+ Nodal ministry – Ministry of Commerce and Industry+ Highlights – 50 nationwide seafood value addition training programmes has been conducted+ Programme structure – State-Level Skill Olympiads conducted across the coastal states, Top 10 performers from regional competitions qualified for the grand finale.

Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA): It is an Indian statutory body under MPEDA Act 1971+ Headquarters – Kochi, Kerala+ Nodal ministry – Ministry of Commerce and Industry+ Objective – To regulate and promote the export of marine products+ Significance – It acts as the nodal agency for the holistic growth of the country’s seafood industry.

"Baaz Battalions": The recent developments in ‘Baaz Battalions’ enhances security in remote areas+ It is a Specialised drone unit+ Established by – Indian Army+ Objectives –To strengthen battlefield surveillance, To improve intelligence gathering+ To enhance rapid response through a specialised drone force+ Significance – This initiative fosters complete Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) capability.