Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches | Daily Current Affairs Dose

Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches | Daily Current Affairs Dose

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Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches | Daily Current Affairs Dose

Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches: Two more Indian beaches have made it to the list of Blue Beaches. Minicoy, Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach - both in Lakshadweep - are the proud entrants in the coveted list of Blue Beaches, an eco-label given to the cleanest beaches in the world. This takes the number of beaches certified under the Blue Flag certification to twelve (12).

About Thundi Beach & Kadmat Beach

The Thundi Beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago where white sand is lined by turquoise blue water of the lagoon. It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists alike. 

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The Kadmat Beach is especially popular with cruise tourists who visit the island for water sports. It is a paradise for nature lovers with its pearl white sand, blue lagoon waters, its moderate climate and friendly locals. Both the beaches have designated staff for beach cleanliness and maintenance; and for safety and security of swimmers. Both the beaches comply with all the 33 criteria as mandated by the Foundation for Environment Education (FEE).

Indian Blue Flag Beaches list

The other Indian beaches in the blue list are Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha, Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry beaches.

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Blue Flag Beaches: Background

Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE) accords the globally recognized eco-label - Blue Flag certification. In order to qualify for this prestigious award, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety-related and access-related criteria must be met and maintained. The mission of Blue Flag is to promote sustainability in the tourism sector, through environmental education, environmental protection and other sustainable development practices.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Formation of Lakshadweep: 1 November 1956
• Capital of Lakshadweep: Kavaratti
• Largest city of Lakshadweep: Andrott
• Administrator of Lakshadweep UT: Praful Khoda Patel
• No. of districts in Lakshadweep: 1
• Total Population of Lakshadweep (2011): 64,473
• Official Languages of Lakshadweep: Malayalam, Hindi, English
• Literacy in Lakshadweep: 91.85%