26th June, 2024 Current Affairs

NATIONAL
Om Birla Re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker

• Om Birla was re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.
• Member of Parliament from Kota, Rajasthan
• Represents the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
• Previously served as Speaker in the 17th Lok Sabha

MoHUA Launches Safai Apnao, BimaariBhagao Initiative for Monsoon Preparedness

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Safai Apnao, BimaariBhagao (SABB) initiative under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, running from July 1 to August 31, 2024.
• This initiative aims to bolster Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in tackling heightened cleanliness and health challenges during the monsoon season. It aligns with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s ‘STOP Diarrhoea Campaign’, emphasizing comprehensive interventions and inter-departmental collaboration.
• Adoption of the Protect Prevent Treat Strategy (PPTS) and coordination for effective monitoring.
• Involvement of local communities, NGOs, and private sectors in hygiene and sanitation promotion.

India’s First Coal Gasification Pilot Project Launched in Jharkhand

• The Ministry of Coal has initiated India’s inaugural pilot project for underground coal gasification in Jharkhand. Located at the Kasta coal block in Jamtara District, this innovative venture by Eastern Coalfields Limited aims to transform the coal industry.
• The pilot project, launched on June 22, 2024, is being implemented in two phases over two years.
•  It is funded by the Coal India Limited Research and Development Board and executed in collaboration with the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) Ranchi and Canadian company Ergo Exergy Technologies Inc.
• Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, operates primarily in West Bengal and Jharkhand.
• Established during British rule in 1774, it has since played a significant role in India’s coal mining sector.

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Published date : 27 Jun 2024 10:01AM