CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ambedkar in the field of water management and way forward for ensuring inclusive growth of all sections of the society was discussed.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is World Water Day? Every year since 1993, World Water Day (22 March) raises awareness and inspires action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rajendra Singh (born 6 August 1959) is an Indian water conservationist and environmentalist from Alwar district, Rajasthan in India. Also known as “waterman of India", he won the Magsaysay Award in 2001 and Stockholm Water Prize in 2015.

Detailed explanation-4: -In December 1992, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/47/193 by which 22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the UN, World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. To focus on the importance of freshwater, the United Nations marks March 22 every year as World Water Day.