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Topic Blue economy
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 3 years (2023–2026), peaking in 2026.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2023 — 3 years before CSE 2026 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2026
- Recurs across 2 years (2023–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2023 → CSE 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the FAO of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and 'Blue Transformation'. Which of the following combinations about the 'Four Betters' proposed by FAO for 'Blue Transformation' is correct?
- A Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
- B Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life ✓
- C Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
- D Better estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › International Environmental Agreements
CDS2023
What does India's "Blue growth" refer to ?
- A Upgradation of Indian Air Force
- B Discouraging farmers from using pesticides
- C A long-term strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors ✓
- D Socio-economic empowerment of India's blue collar workers in the unorganized sector
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
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