CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shoonya Campaign, which was in the news, aimed at which process?
A
Promote Rain Water Harvesting
B
Promote Afforestation
C
Reduce Air Pollution by banning crackers
D
Reduce Air Pollution by using EVs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The “Shoonya – Zero Pollution Mobility” campaign aims to improve air quality in India byaccelerating the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) for ride-hailing and delivery services. The campaign is administered by NITI Aayog and has over 130 corporate partners.

Detailed explanation-2: -NITI Aayog, with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India’s support, on September 15, 2021, launched the Shoonya Campaign. It is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shoonya deliveries and rides will help improve air quality by eliminating vehicles’ particulate matter (PM) and nitrous oxide (NOx) pollution. Shoonya’s Impact Will Scale! Using electric vehicles for all deliveries and rides would result in significant emissions reductions and fuel savings each day.

Detailed explanation-4: -The corporate branding programme recognises efforts made by industry partners to promote vehicle electrification. Under this programme, rides and deliveries carried out in EVs are branded with the Shoonya logo. The EVs used for deliveries and ride-hailing carry a Shoonya sticker and drivers wear a Shoonya badge.

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