Q. According to a recent report, which Indian River has become one of the top 10 cleanest rivers of the world?
Answer:
Ganga
Notes: Minister of Jalshakti said that Ganga has become one of 10 cleanest rivers in the world among the major rivers category. The announcement was made by the Jalshakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at the 4th India Water Impact Summit, 2019 in New Delhi.
The Centre is committed to ensuring the cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of the Ganga. India has only 4% of the world's drinking water while 18% of the world's human and equivalent livestock population. The integrated water management is need of the hour and people's participation is also required to make it successful.
Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan, a massive river rafting expedition, was launched on 10 October 2019. Centre approved the establishment of the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF).