CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Swachhta Pakhwada of DoLR was also observed during 1st Oct to 15th Oct, 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), with the aim of maintaining cleanliness at tourist destinations across the country has observed awareness campaign on cleanliness by undertaking a fortnightly awareness drive called “Swachhta Pakhwada”.

Detailed explanation-3: -Swachhata Pakhwada launched at PGIMER.

Detailed explanation-4: -SBM is a country-wide campaign that was initiated by central government in 2014 with the objective of eliminating open defecation and improving solid waste management. This mission is a restructured version of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan which was launched in 2009.