Answer- B
Dr. Jitendra Singh, from the Union Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, announced that India has been recognized as a "Pioneer Investor" by the International Seabed Authority, headquartered in Jamaica, due to the country's significant Blue Economy resources.
The Union Ministry of Science & Technology also emphasized the importance of the Blue Economy and its growing global recognition. In his Independence Day speeches for 2021 and 2022, PM Modi mentioned India's Deep Sea Mission, which demonstrates India's focus on the Blue Economy.