January Flashcards
River Devika Project?
- Built on thelines of ‘Namami Ganga’, the project was launched in February 2019.
- It isnorth India’s first river rejuvenation project.
- The project is implemented along theDevika River in Jammu and Kashmir.
- It has beenincluded in the Government of India’sNational River Conservation Project (NRCP).
- Under the project,bathing “ghats” (places) on the banks of the Devika Riverwill be developed,encroachments will be removed, natural water bodies will be restored, andcatchment areas will be developed along with cremation ground.
- The projectincludes the construction of three sewage treatment plants with 8 MLD, 4 MLD and 1.6 MLD capacities, a sewerage network of 129.27 km, thedevelopment of two cremation ghats, protection fencing and landscaping, smallhydropower plants, andthree solar power plants.
- Built at a cost of over Rs 190 crore, thesharing of fund allocation is in the ratio of90:10 by the centre and UT, respectively.
- On completion of the project, the rivers will see a reduction in pollution and an improvement in water quality.
- It will offer a unique destination both for pilgrim tourists as well as recreation tourists, in addition to being a state-of-the-art cremation centre.
Where Does Warli Tribe Lives?
Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Maharashtra.
Which, Veteran Bengali actor died at 68?
Partha Sarathi DebDeb
Partha Sarathi DebDeb, acted in which latest bengali film.
Raktabeej.
What is Direct to Mobile Technology?
Like a Radio Signal. it can catch Frequency on mobile phone
From Which Family Green HoneyCreeper Belong? And Found in?
Tanager Family. Found in The new World Tropics(mexico to brazil)
Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Is locaated in Which District and City?
Cuttack Districts of Odisha State. Close to capital Bubaneshwar
On which date is International Mind-Body Wellness Day observed annually?
Jan 3
Which organizations celebrated its 66th Foundation Day on January 1, 2024?
DRDO(Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Location of Kuna National Park?
*It is located in the Sheopur district ofMadhya Pradesh.
* It is nestled near theVindhyan Hills.
Full Form of KVIC?
Khadi and Village Industries Commission
What is Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0?
- It was launchedin 2015 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India,to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations in the country.
- It is100% centrally funded scheme.
- Under the scheme, the Ministry of Tourismprovides financial assistance to State governments, Union Territory Administrations or Central Agenciesfor development of tourism infrastructure in the country.
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M)of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Schemeis the responsibility of the respective State Government/UT Administration.
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0:
- The Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)for development of sustainable and responsible tourist destinations covering tourism and allied infrastructure, tourism services, human capital development, destination management and promotion backed by policy and institutional reforms.
- The objective for the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 schemeenvisage increase in private sector investment in tourism & hospitality.
- It mayhelp in increasing Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the field of tourism and operation and maintenance of the created assets under the scheme.
What is SMART 2.0 program?
- Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals (SMART) program promotesrobust clinical studies in priority areas ofAyurveda with Ayurveda academic institutions/hospitals across the country through mutual collaboration.
- Theobjectiveof ‘SMART 2.0’ is to generate a tangible evidence to demonstrateefficacy and safety of Ayurvedainterventions using interdisciplinary research methods and translating it into public health care.
