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Jal Jeevan Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his independence day speech announced that more than Rs 3.5 lakh crore will be spent in the coming years under the Jal Jeevan Mission to bring piped water to households. Access to Clean and Safe Water Over the years, the central and state governments have been making efforts to increase ..
SWASTIIK Technology for Disinfecting Water
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune has launched a new technique called SWASTIIK to disinfect water by using natural oils. It was launched because, water-borne diseases have increased India’s disease burden. How SWASTIIK is different from existing methods? Disinfection of water is essential to remove pathogenic microorganisms that causes water-borne diseases. But, chemical methods like chlorination ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Jal Jeevan mission • SWASTIIK Technology for Disinfecting Water • Wastewater treatment • water borne diseases • Water pollution • Water treatment
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 5,968 crores released by the Centre
On May 17, 2021, the Union Government released Rs 5,968 crores of rupees to implement the Jal Jeevan Mission. The funds were released to fifteen states. This is the first instalment of the four to be released in 2021-22. Fund Allocation Out of the total funds allocated under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 93% are to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: employment generation • Fifteenth Finance Commission • Jal Jeevan mission • Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation • Tap Water • Tap Water Connection
India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership in Water Sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a virtual summit with his Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte. The leaders agreed to diversify the ties in trade and economy between the countries. They also agreed to expand their relations in smart cities, agriculture, science and technology, healthcare, and space. A fast-tracking mechanism is to be set up between ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) • Desalination • India-Netherlands • Jal Jeevan mission • Namame Gange • PM Modi • Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana • Water conservation • water technology
Jal Jeevan Mission: State-Wise Planning Exercise started for 2021–22
The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently announced that it is to roll out annual planning exercise with the States and Union Territories. What is the plan? The exercise is to be conducted by a committee chaired by the Secretary of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The Committee will take up two states or Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Fifteenth Finance Commission • Finance Commission • Jal Jeevan mission • MGNREGA • Rural Development
Monthly Economic Review: March 2021
The Ministry of Finance recently released the Monthly Economic Review for March 2021. According to the report, the Indian Economy is recovering from COVID-19 crisis. The report has highlighted several indicators that prove economic recovery in the country. Key Findings of the report The Agricultural sector remains the bright spot of the Indian Economy. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • economic review • Jal Jeevan mission • MGNREGS • monthly economic review • Oil Prices • PMI index