25th October 2019
Topic:- Village Infrastructure to conserve water.
News:-Cyclist from Australia raises funds to uplift 5 HP villages.
Purpose:-
- To install a water harvesting system.
Context:-
- Graham, a cyclist from Australia who is participating in the 15 edition of Hero MTB Himalaya, is raising funds to install the rainwater harvesting system in more than five remote villages of Himachal.
- The rain harvesting system is a basic human requirement and besides supporting the cause, we will also educate locals about the sustainable use of water.
What is The rain harvesting system?
- Rainwater harvesting is a technique of collection and storage of rainwater into natural reservoirs or tanks, or the infiltration of surface water into subsurface aquifers (before it is lost as surface runoff). One method of rainwater harvesting is rooftop harvesting.
(Source:- The Tribune)
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QUIZ:-
Question 1:- Cyclist from which country raises funds to uplift 5 HP villages?
- Switzerland
- Israel
- Australia
- Germany
Answer:-
- Q1:- 3
