Consider the following statements:

1. India has secured 10th rank in International Shipment category in World Bank's Logistics Perform- ance Index Report-2023

2. Global Maritime India Summit- 2023 was held in Vishakhapatnam

3. 'Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047' was launched during Global Maritime India Summit-2023

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is 2.

Key Points

• India secured the 38th rank in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2023, an improvement from its 44th rank in 2018.
• The Global Maritime India Summit 2023 was held in Mumbai, not Vishakhapatnam.
• The 'Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047' was indeed launched during the Global Maritime India Summit 2023.
• Thus, only one statement from the given three is correct.

Additional Information

• World Bank's Logistics Performance Index
  • This index ranks countries based on six criteria: customs, infrastructure, international shipments, logistics competence, tracking and tracing, and timeliness.
  • It is published every two years and helps countries identify challenges and opportunities in their logistics performance.
• Global Maritime India Summit
  • It is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
  • The summit aims to bring together maritime stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on the future of the maritime sector.
• Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
  • This vision aims to develop India's maritime sector, making it globally competitive.
  • It includes plans for port modernization, coastal shipping, and inland water transport development.