With reference to Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign, consider the following statements:1.It is being celebrated this year under the joint aegis of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.2.The theme of SHS-2023 is Swachh Bharat: Swasth Bharat.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Q. With reference to Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign, consider the following statements:
1.It is being celebrated this year under the joint aegis of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2.The theme of SHS-2023 is Swachh Bharat: Swasth Bharat.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below::

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. SHS campaign is being celebrated from 15th September to 2nd October this year under the joint aegis of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The theme of SHS-2023 is ‘Garbage Free India’.

Source: ForumIAS

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