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    Question

    Consider the following statements aboutRiver Cities

    Alliance (RCA):  1.    Recently, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) on behalf of RCA has signed an agreement with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI).  2.    RCA provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information for sustainable management of urban rivers.  3.    Alliance is open to all river cities of India.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) on behalf of River Cities Alliance (RCA) has signed a Memorandum of Common Purpose (MoCP) with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), representing 124 cities/towns situated along the banks of the Mississippi River, USA. RCA was launched in 2021.   It is a first-of-its-kind Alliance in the world, symbolising the successful partnership of the two Ministries i.e., the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.  Objective: To provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation.    The Alliance is open to all river cities of India. Any river city can join the Alliance at any time.

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