Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 has been launched jointly by which two bodies?
- A.NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Rural Development
- B.MoHUA and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
- C.DARPG and the Department of Consumer Affairs
- D.The Ministry of Environment and the Bureau of Indian Standards
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Explanation
The correct answer is the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the urban and the rural arms of the sanitation effort respectively, which launched this edition together. Option C names the wrong pair: the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances runs Special Campaign 6, the separate office-cleanliness and pendency drive held from 2 October to 31 October 2026, while the Department of Consumer Affairs is one of the many participants rather than a launching body. Option A names bodies that have no announced role in launching this campaign. Option D is also incorrect, although the Bureau of Indian Standards is taking part in the drive along with the National Test House, the NCCF, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and the Regional Reference Standards Laboratories.
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Practice Questions
What is the theme of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026?
- A.Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat
- B.Sampoorna Swachhata
- C.Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata
- D.Waste to Wealth, Wealth to Nation
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That is the theme of the 10th edition of Swachhata Hi Seva, which is being observed from 17 September to 2 October 2026 and was launched jointly by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Read the full explanation →On which day does Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 culminate with a nationwide Shramdaan?
- A.15 September, observed as Swachhata Diwas
- B.17 September, observed as Sewa Diwas
- C.2 October, observed as Swachh Bharat Diwas
- D.31 October, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
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The campaign began on 17 September 2026 and closes on 2 October 2026 with Shramdaan across the country, honouring the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and carrying forward the aim of making cleanliness a way of life.
Read the full explanation →EPFO, which conducted Special Campaign 6, functions under which Union ministry?
- A.Ministry of Finance
- B.Ministry of Labour and Employment
- C.Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- D.Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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The correct answer is Ministry of Labour and Employment, which issued the announcement on the conclusion of Special Campaign 6 by EPFO.
Read the full explanation →How many public grievances did EPFO dispose of during Special Campaign 6?
- A.2,05,000
- B.1,80,000
- C.2,36,021
- D.2,02,984
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That is the total number of public grievances EPFO disposed of during the campaign, against a target of 2,05,000, a performance 15.1 per cent above the mark.
Read the full explanation →Special Campaign 6, concluded in October 2026 for grievance disposal and records management, was run by which organisation?
- A.Employees State Insurance Corporation
- B.Employees Provident Fund Organization
- C.Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
- D.National Pension System Trust
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EPFO, which works under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, concluded Special Campaign 6 conducted during October 2026, and said the drive reaffirmed its commitment to administrative efficiency, cleanliness, transparency and better public service delivery.
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