✎ SSSS 5.0 campaign combines beach cleanup with sustainable coastal ecosystem protection.
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, marked World Ozone Day 2026 by organizing a mega beach cleaning and plastic collection drive at Nagav Beach in Mumbai under the nationwide ‘Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS) 5.0’ campaign. Launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, this campaign—running from 12 to 19 September 2026—aims to reduce marine litter, promote responsible waste management, and protect fragile coastal ecosystems. The initiative saw active participation from IITM officials, local leaders, dignitaries, students, and community volunteers, who collectively collected and segregated over 200 kg of plastic waste for safe recycling and disposal. The event underscored the importance of community-driven environmental stewardship and aligned with India’s broader commitments to ocean conservation and sustainable development, making it relevant for exams assessing governance, environmental policies, and public participation in national programs.
For banking and SSC aspirants, this initiative highlights key themes such as government-led environmental campaigns, inter-ministerial coordination (Ministry of Earth Sciences), and the role of scientific institutions like IITM in policy implementation. RBI Grade B candidates may find relevance in the financial implications of waste management, such as funding for clean-up drives, incentives for recycling, and the economic impact of marine pollution on coastal economies. The campaign also reflects India’s participation in global environmental commitments, a topic often tested in governance and current affairs sections of competitive exams.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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