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Day 15

Mission Surya – Day 15: Namami Gange & Climate Risk Index

Important environment and economy topics including the Namami Gange programme and Climate Risk Index.

1 March 2026

Day 15 focuses on river governance initiatives and climate vulnerability reports relevant for UPSC prelims.

Core Concepts

Namami Gange programme was launched in 2014 for conservation of the Ganga river.

National Ganga Council is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Climate Risk Index measures the vulnerability of countries to extreme weather events.

India ranks among the most affected countries in long-term climate risk rankings.

Foreign Exchange Reserves

• Forex reserves are external assets held by the central bank.

• Components include Foreign Currency Assets, Gold reserves, SDRs and IMF reserve position.

Quick Revision for Prelims

  • • Namami Gange programme was launched in 2014 for conservation of the Ganga river.
  • • National Ganga Council is chaired by the Prime Minister.
  • • Climate Risk Index measures the vulnerability of countries to extreme weather events.