Daily News Analysis 19th November 2018

Daily News Analysis (Prelims + Mains) – 19th November 2018

Topics for Prelims

World Toilet Day

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) will celebrate the World Toilet Day with mass  awareness and mobilization activities across States and districts. 

The focus is on usage  of toilets, which is closely linked to the Prime Minister’s call for a Swachh Bharat by October 2019.

The central part of the day’s celebrations  is the the Swachh Bharat World Toilet Day Contest 2018 among all districts by organizing grassroots activities involving district, block and panchayat level teams, swachhagrahis and swachhata champions.

Swachh Bharat Mission has led to significant increase in the rural sanitation coverage of India from 39%   in October 2014 to over 96% today. Over 8.8 crore household toilets have been built by rural Indians.

In recognition to the work done by the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, is  receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Toilet Summit.

About World Toilet Day

• World Toilet Day (WTD) is observed day on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
• WTD was established by the World Toilet Organization in 2001. After Twelve years in 2013, the UN General Assembly declared World Toilet Day an official UN day.
• UN-Water is the official convener of World Toilet Day.
• UN-Water maintains the official World Toilet Day website and chooses a special theme for each year.
• WTD focuses on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: to ensure availability and sustainable management of sanitation and water for all by 2030.
• 2018 Theme: When Nature Calls
• WTD is marked by educational campaigns and other activities. Events are planned by UN-Water, local civil society organizations and volunteers.

National Integration Week (Qaumi Ekta Week)

The ‘Qaumi Ekta Week’ also known as National Integration Week will be observed all over the country from the 19 to 25 November 2018. 

November 19 is celebrated as National Integration Day (Qaumi Ekta Divas).

With a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and nationhood, the National Integration Week observed all over the country.

The National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH), an autonomous organisation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, organises Communal Harmony Campaign coinciding with the Qaumi Ekta Week and observes the Communal Harmony Flag Day on 25th November.

Context: The Sri Lankan Frogmouth, Batrachostomus moniliger sighted in Chinar wild life sanctuary.

What to study for Prelims:

• When it was seen for last time?

Solution:  1976

• Where Sri Lankan Frogmouth will found?

Solution:

• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Srilanka
• Goa
• Maharashtra
• It usually found on western side of Ghats

• Where does Chiinar wildLife Sanctury located?

Solution: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in the Idukki district of Kerala state.

• Which are the major water resources in this sanctuary?
• Solution: The Chinnar and Pambar rivers are the major perennial water resources in the sanctuary.