As per BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India has become the world's ____ largest supplier of seafarers?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India is the world's second-largest supplier of seafarers with 3,11,936 professionals and a 12.16 per cent global share, behind only the Philippines, ahead of China, Russia and Indonesia. It includes 1,40,718 officers, 13.41 per cent of the global officer pool, and 1,71,218 ratings. India ranked fifth with a 5.2 per cent share in 2015. Exam angle: the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched Mission 20 per cent.