CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On November 11, 2020, the Vice President Venkaiah Naidu announced the second National Water Awards. Tamil Nadu won the first place followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan at second and third places respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the 4th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal. All the applications will be received through the online Rashtriya Puraskar portal (www.awards.gov.in) only.

Detailed explanation-3: -On March 29, 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind presented the first prize to Uttar Pradesh in the ‘Best State’ category for its best performance towards water conservation at the 3rd National Water Awards distribution ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Uttar Pradesh bagged the first prize along with Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh bagging the Best District Prize in the North Zone. Rajasthan was awarded the second prize and Tamil Nadu was in the third position.

Detailed explanation-5: -3rd National Water Awards, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board wins first prize. New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board won the first prize at the 3rd National Water Award on Tuesday. The board won the award under the ‘Institution/RWA/Religious Organisation category. ‘