i. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) observed ‘Ganga Cleanliness Pledge Day’ on 02nd May 2017 at various places in the river’s basin states to spread awareness and ensure public participation in the program.
India to give Rs 35 cr to Bangladesh under ‘Muktijodha scholarship’ scheme
i. India will give Rs 35 crore to children of freedom fighters in Bangladesh in the next five years under the new ‘Muktijodha scholarship’ scheme.
ii. India initiated the Muktijodha Scholarship Scheme in 2006 for descendants of the 1971 Freedom Fighters. Until now, more than 10,000 scholarships worth Tk150 million have been disbursed.
International Labour Day: 01st May
i. International Labour Day, also known as International Worker’s Day or May Day is observed on 01st of May every year to promote and encourage the international labour associations.
ii. The day marks the victory of workers’ movement for eight hours of work. It also aims to pay tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world.
Important Points to Remember:-
- Ganga Cleanliness Pledge Day to be observed on May 2, 2017
- Uma Bharti is present Union Water Resources Minister
- NMCG stands for National Mission for Clean Ganga
- India to give Rs 35 crore to Bangladesh
- India to give Rs 35 crore to Bangladesh under ‘Muktijodha scholarship’ scheme.
- Muktijodha Scholarship Scheme in 2006 for descendants of the 1971 Freedom Fighters.
- Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh.
- Taka is the currency of Bangladesh.
- Sheikh Hasina Wazed is the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
- Md. Abdul Hamid is President of Bangladesh.
- International Labour Day is celebrated globally on 01st May
- It is celebrated to promote and encourage the international labor associations across the world
- Labour and Employment Minister of India is Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya
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