1st to 10th January 2024 - 8TH EDITION OF SWACHH SURVEKSHAN AWARDS

Question 1

What is the Swachh Survekshan?

Answer 1

India’s annual urban cleanliness survey, launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission to drive sanitation improvements.

Question 2

What is the theme of the 8th edition Swachh Survekshan Awards?

Answer 2

“Waste to Wealth”, focusing on sustainable waste management and resource recovery.

Question 3

Which ministry is responsible for the Swachh Survekshan?

Answer 3

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)

Question 4

Describe one way Swachh Survekshan has improved sanitation coverage in India.

Answer 4

India has achieved 100% toilet coverage in urban areas due to initiatives spurred by the survey.

Question 5

How has the survey promoted waste management improvements?

Answer 5

Cities across India have adopted new practices, reducing landfill waste and encouraging recycling and resource recovery.

Question 6

How has citizen awareness been impacted by the Swachh Survekshan?

Answer 6

The survey promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility amongst citizens, fostering a culture of cleanliness.

Question 7

When was the Swachh Survekshan launched?

Answer 7

2016

Question 8

What is the Swachh Bharat Mission?

Answer 8

A flagship program of the Indian government focused on sanitation and cleanliness initiatives across India

Question 9

What does ‘Waste to Wealth’ mean in the context of Swachh Survekshan?

Answer 9

The idea that waste can be transformed into valuable resources, promoting a circular economy approach.