Who launched the campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" in 2024, encouraging citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers and Mother Earth?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign on June 5, 2024, to mark World Environment Day. He inaugurated the initiative by planting a Peepal sapling at Buddha Jayanti Park in New Delhi. The campaign encourages people in India and globally to plant a tree as a tribute to their mothers, blending environmental responsibility with a personal emotional bond. The goal is to increase green cover and combat climate change, with over 100 crore (1 billion) trees targeted for plantation.
Other Options:
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Leena Nandan: She is a senior IAS officer who served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, assisting in policy implementation.
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Bhupender Yadav: As the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, he oversees the execution of this campaign and other green initiatives.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw: He is the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics, and has promoted the campaign within his respective ministries.