Swach Bharat Abhiyan

Question 1

When was Swach Bharat Abhiyan launched ?

Answer 1

2n October 2014

Question 2

Which Ministry oversees it ?

Answer 2

Ministry of Urban Development

Question 3

When does UN celebrate World Toilet Day ?

Answer 3

November 19

Question 4

Name 3 components of the core mission

Answer 4

1. Individual Household Toilets
2. Community Toilets
3. Public Toilets

Question 5

Name 3 more components

Answer 5

4. Municipal Solid Waste Management
5. Information and Education Communication
6. Capacity Building

Question 6

What is Swach Survekshan ?

Answer 6

A tool for Mission monitoring and governance

Question 7

What is Loo Review Campaign ?

Answer 7

Public Toilets on Google Map

Question 8

What is SBM ODF ?

Answer 8

Protocol to address and manage operation and maintenance of public toilets

Question 9

What are some problems with sanitation in cities ?

Answer 9

Poor Utilization of STP
Regional Variation in Waste Management
Critically Polluted Rivers

Question 10

What are some more problems with sanitation in cities ?

Answer 10

Pressure on Land Resource

Unnconnected Population

Question 11

What convention did India hold in 2018 to bring together experts on sanitation ?

Answer 11

Mahatma Gandhi International Convention 2018

Question 12

Which country has collaborated with India’s Town and Country Planning Organisation to train 100 officials in urban planning ?

Answer 12

Singapore

Question 13

What are some steps that can be taken to ensure adherance to rules and standards ?

Answer 13

1. Every municipality should follow Solid Waste management Rules-2016
2. Design of toilets must adhere to Bureau of Standards

Question 14

What are some steps that can be taken to improve this scheme ?

Answer 14

1. Better financial management
2. Sewerage Master Plan
3. International Cooperation
4. Raise Awareness