%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(8).png "World Bank launches USD 426 million programme to boost water security in Bengaluru")
Key Features:
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) The loan is for the Karnataka Water Security and Resilience Programme, specifically to improve water infrastructure and flood resilience in Bengaluru.
- 183 lakes will be rejuvenated to act as natural buffers against flooding.
- 9 new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) will be built; 100,000+ homes to get sewer connections.
- Smart water meters, pipe upgrades, and $5 million private capital will improve efficiency.
- Strengthening of the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre for early warning systems.
- Treated wastewater will be reused for industry and groundwater recharge.
- The loan, from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has a 20-year maturity with a 5-year grace period.
Question:
Q.1 The World Bank approved a $426 million loan for which Indian state's Water Security and Resilience Programme in 2025?a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) The loan is for the Karnataka Water Security and Resilience Programme, specifically to improve water infrastructure and flood resilience in Bengaluru.
