Which department coordinates the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters?
- A.Department of Personnel and Training
- B.Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
- C.Department of Defence Research and Development
- D.Department of Expenditure
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, usually shortened to DARPG. It coordinates the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters, and the sixth edition of that campaign has now been taken up by the Defence Research and Development Organisation across its headquarters, laboratories and establishments. The campaign is built around reducing pendency, settling public grievances faster, digitising records, improving cleanliness and making better use of office space. Option C, the Department of Defence Research and Development, is the department DRDO itself sits under, so it is a participant in the campaign rather than its coordinator, and that is the distinction the question tests. Options A and D handle service matters and government spending respectively and have no coordinating role here. Under the campaign DRDO has reported meeting 100 per cent of its targets on public grievances, Parliamentary Assurances and references exchanged between ministries.
Read the full article: DRDO Clears 20,000 Files Under Special Campaign 6.0
Practice Questions
Where is the shredded paper from DRDO's weeded-out files sent?
- A.Khadi and Village Industries Commission
- B.National Archives of India
- C.Central Pollution Control Board
- D.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
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Under Special Campaign 6.0 the files that DRDO has earmarked for weeding out, about 20,000 of them, are being disposed of in line with record retention schedules, and the paper left after shredding is handed to KVIC so that it can be recycled instead of being dumped.
Read the full explanation →How much revenue did DRDO generate from the eco-friendly disposal of scrap and obsolete hardware under Special Campaign 6.0?
- A.Rs 12 lakh
- B.Rs 35 lakh
- C.Rs 60 lakh
- D.Rs 1.2 crore
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The clearing of obsolete equipment, redundant furniture and scrap material from DRDO campuses, the residential complexes attached to them and the research testing ranges was carried out in an environment-friendly manner, and the disposal brought in that amount as revenue.
Read the full explanation →In which of these areas did DRDO report achieving 100 per cent of its targets under Special Campaign 6.0?
- A.Recruitment of scientists
- B.Missile test schedules
- C.Pending public grievances and Parliamentary Assurances
- D.Export clearances
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DRDO reported clearing all of its targets on three fronts: public grievances awaiting redressal, Parliamentary Assurances, and references that pass between ministries.
Read the full explanation →Who is India's Ambassador to Italy, who visited INS Trishul at Civitavecchia?
- A.Vani Rao
- B.Ruchira Kamboj
- C.Taranjit Singh Sandhu
- D.Harsh Vardhan Shringla
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As Ambassador of India to Italy she went aboard INS Trishul at Civitavecchia and met the ship's company, and she attended the cultural event hosted on the deck along with Vice Admiral Aurelio De Carolis, Fleet Commander and CINCNAV of the Italian Navy.
Read the full explanation →Which Italian Navy aircraft carrier did the crew of INS Trishul visit at Civitavecchia?
- A.ITS Garibaldi
- B.ITS Cavour
- C.ITS Trieste
- D.ITS Andrea Doria
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The frigate's crew went aboard this Italian aircraft carrier while both ships were at Civitavecchia, and the visit gave officers and sailors of the two navies a chance to compare professional practice and exchange experience at sea.
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