Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2022 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Which State of India has launched the country’s first digital water data bank ‘Aquarium’ for clean water and water security in April 2022 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Karnataka

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Karnataka”.
India's First Digital Water Bank, ‘AQVERIUM’ has been launched in Bengaluru, Karnataka which is an innovative initiative aimed at better water management. It is formed by AquaKraft Group Ventures.

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