Amit Shah presents NDA's 100-day report card on PM Modi’s birthday

In the first 100 days of its new term, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has achieved significant milestones across various sectors. Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted these accomplishments during a press conference, focusing on political stability, infrastructure development, and India’s global standing.

1. Political Stability and Growth: Shah emphasized the country's unprecedented political stability over the past 10 years, which has allowed for consistent policy implementation. The Modi government has launched projects worth Rs 15 lakh crore, underscoring its commitment to growth.
2. Infrastructure Projects: Key achievements include the initiation of Rs 3 lakh crore worth of infrastructure projects. Among them, the development of a mega port in Wadhwan, Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 76,000 crore, is a major highlight. Additionally, the government has prioritized road infrastructure, budgeting Rs 49,000 crore to connect 25,000 villages and Rs 50,600 crore to expand major road networks.
3. Airport and Metro Expansions: Airport development has also been a focus, with expansions at key locations such as Varanasi, Bagdogra, and Bihta. Metro projects, including those in Bengaluru, Pune, and Thane, have progressed rapidly.
4. Agriculture and Farmer Support: The Modi government continues to support farmers through the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, distributing Rs 20,000 crore to 9.5 crore farmers in its 17th installment. Other reforms include the removal of minimum export prices on basmati rice and reduced export duty on onions, alongside launching the "Agri Sure" fund for farmer financial security.
5. Middle-Class Benefits: Over Rs 3 lakh crore has been transferred into the accounts of 12 crore farmers, benefiting the middle class directly.
6. Global Standing and Security: Shah praised Modi’s leadership in enhancing India’s global prestige, with 15 countries honoring the PM, and noted that India now has a more assertive foreign policy.
7. Future Prospects in Space: The government is also focused on space exploration, seeing it as a bright future for the country. These accomplishments signal that the government aims to continue its development trajectory with ongoing reforms in infrastructure, agriculture, and foreign policy

Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/amit-shah-presents-nda-100-day-report-card-hails-political-stability-after-60-years-vows-to-provide-houses-for-all-poor-by-2029-modi-government-2024-09-17-952517

Question: What is the of direct payment made to farmers under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme?

1. 2000 rupees
2. 6000 rupees
3. 10000 rupees
4. 5000 rupees

Over 1,200 sources polluting water bodies in Punjab, reveals govt report

A recent report by the Department of Water Resources has identified 1,223 sources of water pollution in Punjab, affecting various water bodies across the state. The report highlights Amritsar with the highest number of pollution points (390), followed by Sangrur, the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with 159 sources of pollution.

The Principal Secretary of Water Resources, Krishan Kumar, has addressed this issue in a memorandum to all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) on August 23, urging them to take necessary actions in their districts to curb pollution. This pollution, caused by untreated water from villages, municipal bodies, and other organizations being dumped into rivers and drains, violates both the Water Pollution Act and the Northern India Canals and Drainage Act, 1873.

Col Jasjit Gill (retd), an environmentalist leading a campaign to clean up the Buddha Nullah tributary of the Sutlej River in Ludhiana, described the report as an eye-opener, calling for the identification of polluters.

The report also reveals district-wise pollution sources, with other areas like Barnala (59), Bathinda (44), Jalandhar (82), and Patiala (66) contributing to the contamination of water bodies. The National Green Tribunal is closely monitoring the situation

Source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/over-1200-sources-polluting-water-bodies-in-punjab-reveals-govt-report

Question: Which acts enables States to prohibit or order the removal of obstructions in rivers, streams, or drainage channels if they may harm public health, convenience, or land?

1. Water Pollution Act
2. Northern India Canals and Drainage Act, 1873
3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
4. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010