CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Saksham 2019 is an annual high intensity people-centric mega campaign under the aegis of which ministry?
A
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
B
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
C
Ministry of Finance
D
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saksham is an acronym for Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav. Agencies involved: It is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -SAKSHAM is the name of the campaign launched by the Petroleum Conservation Research Association to spread awareness about ‘Green and Clean Energy’. The month-long campaign highlights the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamata Mahotsav) is an annual mass awareness campaign sponsored by oil marketing companies (OMC) for educating the masses about environmental protection.

Detailed explanation-4: -This year, ( ) (SAKSHAM CHAMTHA MAHOTSAV) 2022 (SAKSHAM) will be conducted from April 11 to April 30, 2022 with the theme of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav through Green & Clean Energy” all over the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Inaugural function of the campaign was conducted at CPCL Manali Refinery on 11th April 2022, and the campaign will continue till April 30, with the tagline “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav through green and clean energy.

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