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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organization has launched the ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign to spread awareness about ‘Green and Clean Energy’?
A
PCRA
B
WHO
C
UN
D
MoHFW
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -’Saksham’, an annual people-centric mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, was launched today by Sh. Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Chairman-PCRA.

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: -To move towards ‘Green Steel’, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry launched Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project in Eastern India in 2019 to provide gas to all steel plants located in the area.

Detailed explanation-5: -5.1 Saksham Campaign: In order to provide sustained impetus on fuel conservation efforts, PCRA undertakes nationwide people centric mass awareness campaign, called “Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) starting 16th January in association with PSU Oil & Gas Companies.

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