CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Shivamogga in Karnataka received the fast mover city award. Indore further cemented its position by emerging as India’s first 7-star Garbage Free city, while Surat, Bhopal, Mysuru, Navi Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam, and Tirupati earned 5-star Garbage Free certifications. The State awards saw a few surprises.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a restructured version of the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan launched in 2009 that failed to achieve its intended targets. One step towards cleanliness. Phase 1 of the Swachh Bharat Mission lasted till October 2019. Phase 2 is being implemented between 2020–21 and 2024–25 to help cement the work of Phase 1.

Detailed explanation-3: -Swachh Survekshan 2022 is targeted toward capturing the initiatives of cities for the overall welfare and well-being of Sanitation workers. This year another new indicator ‘Swachh Technology Challenge’ has been added. To expand the Survekshan footprint, district rankings have been introduced.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shri Narendra Modi himself initiated the cleanliness drive at Mandir Marg Police Station. Picking up the broom to clean the dirt, making Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a mass movement across the nation, the Prime Minister said people should neither litter, nor let others litter.