Saksham – 2017

Saksham 2017

Question: Consider the following statement regarding the Saksham-2017.
(1) Saksham-2017 was organized by Ministry of Finance.
(2) It is aimed to create digital awareness
Which of the following statement is/ are correct
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None
Ans. (d)
Related facts:

  • Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate a month long awareness programme “Saksham – 2017” on 16th January, 2016 at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi
  • Saksham – 2017 (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) is aimed to create awareness amongst masses towards judicious utilization and conservation of petroleum products along with use of energy efficient appliances and switching to cleaner fuels.
  • The programme is being organized by PCRA (Petroleum Conservation Research Association) and other Oil & Gas PSUs under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
  • Saksham – 2017 is aimed to educate on various steps for fuel conservation through activities like Quiz Show, Saksham Asian Cycling Championship, Walkathons, concerts and other activities across the country.
  • On the occasion, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said-
    1. Draft fuel efficiency norms for heavy duty vehicles to be released on 1st April, 2017 says Pradhan
    2. He urges everyone to turn off vehicle engine at traffic signal; could save 2% of fuel translating to Rs 14000 cr.
    3. The BS IV fuel will be available across the country from April, 2017 and that the Ministry is already planning and working on bringing in BS VI fuel by 2020.
    4. Drawing a parallel to the PMUY which has an allocation of Rs 8000 Cr to distribute LPG cylinders to 5 Cr BPL families across the country.
  • Bharat stage emission standards’ are emission standards instituted by the Government of India to regulate the output of air pollutants from internal combustion engine equipment, including motor vehicles.
  • The standards and the timeline for implementation are set by the Central Pollution Control Board under the Ministry of Environment & Forests and climate change.
  • The first emission norms were introduced in India in 1991 for petrol and 1992 for diesel vehicles.
  • The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
  • It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974.

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