Government launched Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao initiative under SBM-U 2.0

Current Context: The Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB) initiative is a nationwide campaign launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0).

• It aims to enhance the preparedness of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India to effectively manage the challenges posed by heavy rainfall and heightened health risks during the monsoon season, which typically runs from July to August.
• The initiative is being implemented from July 1 to August 31, 2024, and aligns with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's STOP Diarrhoea Campaign.
• It emphasizes comprehensive interventions and inter-departmental collaboration to ensure effective sanitation, hygiene, and disease prevention measures during the monsoon season.

Question:

1 Which ministry launched the Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB) initiative?

• A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
• C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• D) Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: B) The Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB) initiative is a nationwide campaign launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0).