Q: Which GS Paper does Environment & Ecology fall under for UPSC?

Environment & Ecology topics are covered under GS2 in the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus. Current affairs on Environment & Ecology are regularly tested in UPSC examinations and require understanding of both policy dimensions and current developments.

Q: How is this current affair relevant for UPSC Mains answer writing?

For UPSC Mains, "Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India continues to observe ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign 2025" can be linked to GS2 questions on Environment & Ecology. Focus on the causes, government response, challenges, and way forward. Use data points and connect it with relevant schemes and constitutional provisions for a high-scoring Mains answer.

During 2025, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) spearheaded the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, conducting door‑to‑door awareness drives, distributing hygiene kits, walkathons and plogging activities across Delhi, and mobilising PSUs such as CWC, IGMRI and FCI. While the events showcase inter‑agency cooperation for cleanliness, the limited policy analysis renders the content of peripheral relevance for UPSC preparation.

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India continues to observe ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign 2025 As a part of the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2025’ campaign, the Department of Food and Public Distribution(DFPD), Government of India organized a door-to-door awareness campaign at Firoz Gandhi Camp, New Delhi on 19.09.2025. The officers and the staff of the department visited the camp in the evening and distributed brooms, dustbins, soaps, sanitizers to the residents of the camp. The residents were explained the importance of not only keeping their houses clean but also their surroundings. The children of the residents were also sensitized about personal hygiene and keeping their environment clean. To inculcate the habits of Swachchata in young generation, a Drawing Competition on Swachhotsav was organized on 21.09.20225 for the Wards of the staff of DFPD. Under the #SwachhataHiSeva 2025 campaign, DFPD also organized a spirited Walkathon & Plogging Drive from Krishi Bhawan to Jantar Mantar on 22.09.2025. Meanwhile the following activities were undertaken by the PSUs and Attached offices of the Department. Central Warehousing Corporation, Hqrs. Office distributed dustbin to nearby residents for degradable and biodegradable waste disposal in Shahpur Jatt Village, New Delhi on 19.09.2025 and also organized a vibrant Drawing Competition on 22nd September 2025 under SHS-2025 The Indian Grain Storage Management and Research Institute (IGMRI)- Ludhiana organized a drawing ,essay competition and plantation drive while IGMRI-Hyderabad organised cleanliness drive at godowns on 18.09.2025. IGMRI, Hapur staff conducted a cleanliness drive in the campus lawn and adjacent areas on 19.09.2025. Unwanted shrubs and grass were cleared, promoting a clean and green environment. Food Corporation of India across its Regional and District Offices, in its Headquarter in New Delhi organized a walkathon under the campaign on 19.09.2025. **** Abhishek Dayal/ Nihi Sharma/ Anushka Pandey (Release ID: 2170286)

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