Recently, it was in the news that Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has been conferred the First Prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025. This award is instituted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The purpose of this award is for the exemplary performance in cleanliness, sustainability and community participation during Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 and Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025. The award was presented by Hon’ble Union Minister of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a ceremony held in New Delhi. Shri P. L. Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman of Paradip Port Authority, received the honour on behalf of the port team.
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Here is some of the information in form of MCQs which will help to complete the information and enhance the knowledge. So let’s start the MCQ.
01) Which off the following port authority won the First Prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025?
A) Adani Port Authority
B) Paradip Port Authority
C) Mudra Port Trust
D) Chennai Port Authority
Correct answer is option “B”
02) The Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 was organized by which of the following ministry?
A) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
B) Ministry of Water and Surface Transport
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Water Aviation
Correct answer is option “A”
03) The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) was recognized for which of the following excellence?
A) Excellence in cleanliness
B) Excellence in sustainability
C) Excellence in community participation
D) All the above
Correct answer is option “D”
04) The purpose of this award was given for exemplary performance in cleanliness, sustainability and community participation during which of the following scheme?
A) Swachhata Pakhwada 2025
B) Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025
C) Only option A
D) Option A & B both
Correct answer is option “D”
05) As per the report the achievement reflects which of the following commitment to the country?
A) Swachh Bharat Abhiya
B) Inclusive development
C) Proper engagement
D) Option A & B both
Correct answer is option “D”
06) As per the report the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) implemented which of the following pillars to achieve the award under Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025?
A) Jan Bhagidari
B) Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
C) Safai Mitra Suraksha
D) All the above
Correct answer is option “D”
07) What was the steps taken by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) for cleanliness Initiatives under Jan Bhagidari?
A) Public participation was ensured at a large‑scale through cleanliness drives across the schools, heritage sites, temples, beaches, ponds and port premises
B) Public participation was ensured at a large‑scale through cleanliness classes across the schools, heritage sites, temples, beaches, ponds and port premises
C) Public participation was ensured at a large‑scale through cleanliness incentives across the schools, heritage sites, temples, beaches, ponds and port premises
D) Public participation was ensured at a large‑scale through sense of cleanliness across the schools, heritage sites, temples, beaches, ponds and port premises
Correct answer is option “A”
08) What was the name from the following of the plantation drive initiated by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) during The Swachhata Pakhwada 2025?
A) Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam 2.0
B) Ek Ped Apne Ke Naam 2.0
C) Ek Ped Privaar Ke Naam 2.0
D) Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0
Correct answer is option “D”
09) As per the report how many saplings were planted at Paradip Sea Beach, emphasising environmental protection from the following?
A) 20000
B) 30000
C) 40000
D) 50000
Correct answer is option “C”
10) What do you understand by the term Safai Mitra welfare scheme initiated by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) during The Swachhata Pakhwada 2025?
A) The Safai Mitra scheme was treated as the Suraksha pillar for the Safai Mitra’s
B) The scheme was focused on the welfare and safety of the Safai Mitra
C) The Safai Mitra scheme focused on the dignity of sanitation workers
D) All the above
Correct answer is option “D”
11) What were the initiatives taken by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) under Safai Mitra scheme during The Swachhata Pakhwada 2025?
A) Regular medical check‑ups and financial incentives
B) Regular new dress and medical facility
C) Regular medical check‑ups and felicitation initiatives
D) Regular medical check‑ups and free education
Correct answer is option “C”
12) What were the steps taken by Paradip Port Authority (PPA) for Anti‑Plastic and Awareness Campaigns during The Swachhata Pakhwada 2025?
A) Conducted awareness campaigns against single‑use plastics
B) Cotton or paper bags were distributed in street theatre and rallies
C) To create the awareness about the Plastic Pollution”
D) All the above
Correct answer is option “D”
13) What was the theme of the drive of fight against the Plastic Pollution from the following?
A) “Literacy for Plastic Pollution”
B) “Keep aware for Plastic Pollution”
C) “Discourage for the use of Plastic
D) “End Plastic Pollution”
Correct answer is option “D”
14) What was the significance of The Swachhata Pakhwada Award 2025?
A) The award reflects the port’s strong commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan goals
B) The award reflects the strong commitment of the port towards the environmental stewardship and sustainable growth
C) The award reflects the strong commitment of the port towards inclusive development
D) All the above
Correct answer is option “D”
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