🗓 *DAILY STATIC GK/GENERAL AWARENESS* 📅 *Date:* 05.06.25 - Thursday 📚 *Topic: Major Indian Ports* ⚓ *Key Ports of India – Vital for Trade & Economy* ✨ *Driving India’s Maritime Trade – Port & State* 1. *Mumbai Port – Maharashtra* 🔹 India’s largest port by cargo volume; handles 20% of India’s foreign trade. 2. *Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) – Maharashtra* 🔹 Biggest container port in India; key hub for exports and imports. 3. *Chennai Port – Tamil Nadu* 🔹 Major port for automobiles and petroleum products; second-largest cargo handler. 4. *Kandla Port (Deendayal Port) – Gujarat* 🔹 Leading port for crude oil imports and agricultural exports. 5. *Visakhapatnam Port – Andhra Pradesh* 🔹 Strategic east coast port; handles iron ore, coal, and steel exports. 6. *Kolkata Port (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) – West Bengal* 🔹 India’s oldest operating port; key for eastern region trade. 7. *Paradip Port – Odisha* 🔹 Major hub for coal and iron ore exports; supports mineral-rich states. 8. *Cochin Port – Kerala* 🔹 Known for spice exports and cruise tourism; natural harbor. 9. *Tuticorin Port (V.O. Chidambaranar Port) – Tamil Nadu* 🔹 Key for southern India’s textile and marine product exports. 10. *New Mangalore Port – Karnataka* 🔹 Major exporter of coffee, cashew, and petroleum products. 11. *Mormugao Port – Goa* 🔹 Handles iron ore and coal; supports Goa’s mining industry. 12. *Haldia Port – West Bengal* 🔹 Satellite port of Kolkata; key for petrochemicals and bulk cargo. 13. *Ennore Port (Kamarajar Port) – Tamil Nadu* 🔹 India’s first corporatized port; focuses on coal and LNG. 14. *Vishakhapatnam Port – Andhra Pradesh* 🔹 Duplicate entry noted; known for bulk cargo and naval significance. 15. *Port Blair – Andaman & Nicobar Islands* 🔹 Strategic port for island connectivity and tourism. 📌 *Exam Booster Points:* ✅ *Mumbai Port* – Largest by cargo volume; gateway to western India. ✅ *JNPT* – India’s top container port; critical for global trade. ✅ *Chennai & Kandla* – Key for automobile and oil trade, respectively. ✅ *Paradip* – Major for mineral exports; Odisha’s pride. ✅ *Cochin* – Natural harbor; significant for tourism and spices. 🔗 Join our WhatsApp Group for Insightful daily posts on Current Affairs and General Knowledge! 📚✨ 🔗 Channel Link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaLxL5o2v1IsQgjEKC2H 🙏 Thank you for being a part of ManaTrick's Current Affairs and General Knowledge journey! 🙌