DDMC, Disha,Swachch Bharat Abhiyan - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Who of the following are members of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha)?

1) All Members of the State Legislative Assembly elected from the district
2) Five elected heads of Gram Panchayat including two women
3) One representative each of SC, ST and Women to be nominated by the Minister of Rural Development
4) All Mayors / the Chairpersons of Municipalities
5) Chairperson of the Zilla Panchayat

a. 1, 2, 4, 5
b. 1, 3, 5
c. 2, 3, 4
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2, 4, 5

Explanation:

  • All Members of the State Legislative Assembly elected from the district, All Mayors / the Chairpersons of Municipalities, chairperson of the Zilla Panchayat, Five elected heads of Gram Panchayat including two women, One representative each of SC, ST and Women to be nominated by the Chairperson will be among other members of the committee.
  • The Member Secretary of disha should be the District Collector / District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner except in cases where specific exemption has been given by the Union Government.
2)   Which of the following is/are true regarding District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha)?

1) It replaces District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee (DVMC) whose jurisdiction was just rural and urban development sector.
2) The Chairperson of the committee will be the senior most MP (Lok Sabha) elected from the district, nominated by the Prime Minister.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

  • Earlier District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee’s (DVMC) jurisdiction was only in the rural development sector and there were regular complaints regarding the effectiveness of this committee.
  • The Chairperson of the committee will be the senior most Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) elected from the district, nominated by the Ministry of Rural Development.
  • The other Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) representing the district will be designated as Co-Chairpersons.
  • One MP (Rajya Sabha) representing the State and exercising option to be associated with the district level Committee of that district (on first come basis) will be designated as Co-Chairperson.
3)   The Swachch Bharat Abhiyan has been launching an initiative to set protocols for hygiene and sanitation at government health facilities. What is it called?

a. Sankalp
b. Kayakalp
c. Anukalp
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Kayakalp

Explanation:
For implementing the vision and philosophy behind Swachch Bharat Abhigyan launched the Kayakalp initiative to set protocols for hygiene and sanitation at government health facilities.

  • Initiative towards total Swachchta in public health facilities is aimed towards providing quality service and encouraging teamwork.
  • Kayakalp fortnight has been launched from 20th May 2016 to June 3rd, 2016.
4)   World Bank has approved a USD 1.5 billion loan for which campaign?

a. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan
b. Sara Shiksha Abhiyan
c. Swachch Bharat Abhiyan
d. Jan Andolan Abhiyan
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Swachch Bharat Abhiyan

Explanation:
World Bank has approved a loan of USD 1.5 billion for clean India campaign to support improved sanitation in the country. According to WB stats, 2.4 billion people in the world lack access to improved sanitation of which 750 million are in India and 80% are living in rural areas. Loan will be used for the SBM Support Operation Project.

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