Swachch Bharat Abhiyan - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   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.


2)   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.