CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Recently, the 5th edition of Ganga Utsav-The River Festival 2021 has begun which celebrates the glory of the National river Ganga. Ganga was declared as the National River of India on 4th November 2008.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 5th edition of the three-day-long Ganga Utsav has been organised from November 01 to 03, 2021 in virtual format. The “Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival “ will not only celebrate the glory of the river Ganga but all the rivers of the country to promote the celebration of ‘Nadi Utsav’ (River Festival).

Detailed explanation-3: -Inaugurating the sixth edition of Ganga Utsav 2022 in New Delhi in the presence of MoS Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs Bishweswar Tudu and other officials, the Minister said, Ganga is a mother to all of us so it’s our collective responsibility to clean it.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 5th edition of Ganga Utsav-The River Festival 2021 was celebrated recently. The annual event is organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) jointly with the Ministry of Jal Shakti to mark the anniversary of the announcement of River Ganga as the ‘National River’ on November 04, 2008.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Utsav highlights the significance of “Jan Bhagidari” in the revival of Ganga, with a focus on encouraging stakeholder engagement and public participation towards the rejuvenation of river Ganga.