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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 144
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‘Good Governance Index’ was topped by
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“Run Through Files” mechanism is launched by
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‘Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth (CCIG)’ is chaired by
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4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Atal Jal Yojana’
- It focuses on promoting panchayat led ground water management and behavioural change with primary focus on demand side management.
- It is being partially funded by the World Bank.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
ATAL JAL has been designed with the principal objective of strengthening the institutional framework for participatory groundwater management and bringing about behavioral changes at the community level for sustainable groundwater resource management in seven States, viz. Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Implementation of the scheme is expected to benefit nearly 8350 Gram Panchayats in 78 districts in these States. ATAL JAL will promote panchayat led ground water management and behavioural change with primary focus on demand side management
Out of the total outlay of Rs. 6000 crore to be implemented over a period of 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), 50% shall be in the form of World Bank loan, and be repaid by the Central Government. The remaining 50% shall be through Central Assistance from regular budgetary support. The entire World Bank’s loan component and Central Assistance shall be passed on to the States as Grants.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1597570
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Solution (c)
ATAL JAL has been designed with the principal objective of strengthening the institutional framework for participatory groundwater management and bringing about behavioral changes at the community level for sustainable groundwater resource management in seven States, viz. Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Implementation of the scheme is expected to benefit nearly 8350 Gram Panchayats in 78 districts in these States. ATAL JAL will promote panchayat led ground water management and behavioural change with primary focus on demand side management
Out of the total outlay of Rs. 6000 crore to be implemented over a period of 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), 50% shall be in the form of World Bank loan, and be repaid by the Central Government. The remaining 50% shall be through Central Assistance from regular budgetary support. The entire World Bank’s loan component and Central Assistance shall be passed on to the States as Grants.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1597570
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‘Afghanistan’ is NOT bordered by
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Afghanistan, is a landlocked country in Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north; and China to the northeast.
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 143
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Afghanistan, is a landlocked country in Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north; and China to the northeast.
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 143
