Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Saksham, is an annual one-month long, people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
(2) PCRA is an organization established in 1978 under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas by the Government of India for promoting energy efficiency.
Choose the correct one:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer (c)
Related Facts:
- On 16th January, the campaign ‘Saksham’ was launched by Dharmendra Pradhan (Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel) at a function in Delhi.
- ‘Saksham’,is an annual one-month long, people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
- PCRA and Oil & Gas companies shall carry out various interactive programs during this month-long campaign.
- Activities like ‘Saksham’ Cycle Day, Cyclothons, and Workshops for drivers of commercial vehicles, Seminars for housewives on adopting simple fuel saving measure, Nationwide campaign are planned with an aim to reach the nook and corner of the country.
Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1599406
http://www.pcra.org/pages/display/235-saksham-2020