SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q39

In July 2019, which of the following schemes was launched to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Jal Shakti Abhiyan.

  • Union Jal Shakti Minister, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced the commencement of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan - a campaign for water conservation and water security.
  • The campaign will run through citizen participation during the monsoon season, from 1st July 2019 to 15th September 2019.