Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India's first Maritime Simulation Centre at AMET Knowledge Park near Chennai. AMET stands for the Academy of Maritime Education and Training. The centre has been established with an investment of ₹13.5 crore, including about ₹6.5 crore from the AP Moller Foundation, with the remaining support recorded as government funding. Its core purpose is to strengthen practical maritime training capacity.
For exam preparation, treat this as a concrete example of technology-enabled maritime training and capacity building. The four facts to remember first are clear: it is India's first Maritime Simulation Centre; it is located at AMET Knowledge Park near Chennai; it was inaugurated by Sarbananda Sonowal; and the total investment is ₹13.5 crore, including about ₹6.5 crore from the AP Moller Foundation.
For RAS and UPSC-style current affairs, this can appear as a direct prelims question because the location, institution, person and investment amount are all well-defined. For mains-oriented answers, it can be used as an example of technology-enabled training and capacity building. In an answer, connect the centre, its location, the inaugurating minister, the investment and maritime training capacity. For static GK linkage, remember the Academy of Maritime Education and Training, its Knowledge Park near Chennai, and institutional development connected with maritime training.