✎ Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy to participate in 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign on 1 Oct 2026 in New Delhi, focusing on mass cleanliness drive and e-waste collection (2 Oct–31 Oct 2026).
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The Central Coal and Mines Minister, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, will participate in the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign on 1 October 2026 in New Delhi, joining a mass voluntary cleanliness drive at Yashwant Place, Chanakyapuri. The one-hour collective effort, themed ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath,’ underscores citizen participation, dignity of labour, and collective responsibility for a cleaner, greener environment. The initiative aligns with broader government policies on sanitation and public hygiene, reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to citizen-centric governance and sustainable practices. For banking and SSC aspirants, this event highlights the role of government-led mass movements in achieving socio-economic goals such as Swachh Bharat Mission, which remains a key topic in exams like IBPS PO and SSC CGL. It also ties into governance themes on public participation, inter-departmental coordination, and policy implementation—areas frequently tested in RBI Grade B examinations.
The Ministry’s initiative also includes a month-long e-waste collection drive from 2 to 31 October 2026, aimed at promoting resource efficiency and circular economy principles. The campaign, launched with an e-waste collection stall in Netaji Nagar, emphasizes the recovery of critical minerals from discarded electronics, supporting India’s push toward sustainable resource management. This aspect is particularly relevant for aspirants preparing for exams like SBI PO and RBI Grade B, where questions on environmental governance, circular economy, and resource recycling are increasingly common. Understanding such initiatives helps candidates grasp the intersection of policy, sustainability, and economic efficiency—key areas often evaluated in competitive exams.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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