Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Official policy releases, schemes, circulars, and Prelims practice questions from Ministry Of Jal Shakti distilled for UPSC Civil Services Examination.
🎯 Ministry Of Jal Shakti UPSC Practice Questions
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the recent initiatives under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 (JJM 2.0) by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, consider the following statements: 1. The initiative mandates that every district must complete at least one student tour and one published case study or best practice in collaboration with local educational institutions by the end of September 2026. 2. It encourages student visits to advanced water infrastructure such as Multi Village Schemes, Water Treatment Plants, and NABL-accredited water testing laboratories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the policy briefing from the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The initiative under JJM 2.0 urges states and UTs to facilitate student participation from local educational institutions, aiming for at least one student tour and one published case study or best practice per district by the end of September 2026. It also involves organizing tours for senior secondary students to facilities like Water Treatment Plants, Multi Village Schemes, and NABL-accredited water testing laboratories to strengthen field-based learning.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Oli Darajali Dostlik' award, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is the highest honor conferred by Uzbekistan on foreign leaders. 2. The award recognizes contributions toward strengthening bilateral friendship and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Uzbekistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. 'Oli Darajali Dostlik' is Uzbekistan's highest honor awarded to foreign leaders. It was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in recognition of his contribution to strengthening bilateral friendship and reflecting the deep civilizational ties and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Uzbekistan.
Official Policy Notifications & Dossiers
1 Briefs-
PIB
DDWS Organizes National Training of Trainers under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to Strengthen Community-Led Rural Drinking Water Management
- The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation organized a national-level training of trainers under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to strengthen community-led rural drinking water management.
- A capacity-building package with 8 modules, including 'The Story of Panipur' handbook and a trainer facilitation manual, was launched for grassroots institutions like Gram Panchayats and VWSCs.