Water - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   The 7th International Groundwater Conference was hosted in India following what theme?

a. Ground water Vision 2030 - Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation
b. Ground water Vision 2020 - Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation
c. Ground water Vision 2031 - Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation
d. Ground water Vision 2040 - Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ground water Vision 2030 - Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation

Explanation:
The 7th International Ground Water Conference (IGWC-2017) was hosted by India in New Delhi from December 11 to 13, 2017.

The theme of conference was "Ground water Vision 2030- Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation".

IGWC Conference

  • The conference was organized by National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under aegis of Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
  • The delegates from 15 countries participated in the conference and 250 research papers were presented, including 32 Keynote papers.
  • The conference took stock of present status and challenges of Groundwater management in the country under the changing water use and climatic scenarios.
  • The conference discussed these burning issues in 10 focal themes spread.
  • It looked into synergistic policy options between various sectors linked with water resources in country and drew a roadmap to address these challenges for sustainable development goals of 2030.
2)   Name the person who won the African prize for an innovative water filter?

a. Askwar Hilonga
b. Henry Richards
c. Smith Klein
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Askwar Hilonga

Explanation:
A water filter which absorbs anything from copper and fluoride to bacteria, viruses and pesticides has won a prestigious African innovation prize. Its inventor, Tanzanian chemical engineer Askwar Hilonga, uses nano technology and sand to clean water.
3)   Which state Chief Minister on 12th May’15 inaugurated the water ATM facility dubbed as Samajwadi Shudha Payjal Yojna for Roadways bus stations?

a. Bihar
b. Delhi
c. Haryana
d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
To begin with, this facility has been installed at Charbagh of Lucknow and other 100 bus stations of the state. Through it the passengers will get best potable water at the most affordable price of two Rupees per liter.

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