Indus basin
Kwar Hydro Electric project
On 27th April 2022, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval to invest Rs 4,526.12 crore for the 540 MW Kwar Hydro-electric project that is located on Chenab River, Kishwar district, Jammu & Kashmir. Overview: This upcoming hydroelectric ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
To Change India’s Name to Bharat
The Supreme Court of India recently ordered to change a plea that requested to change India’s name into Bharat into a representation. The apex court also ordered to forward it to the Union Government, especially the Ministry of Home Affairs. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
CCEA approves investment sanction for construction of 624 MW Kiru Hydro Electric Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has recently approved the investment sanction for construction of 624 MW Kiru Hydro Electric Project on River Chenab in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The project will be implemented at an ..
The first organised census of Indus Dolphins to be carried out in Punjab
The first organised census of Indus Dolphins will be carried out by the Punjab government along with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) -India for the conservation of Indus dolphins, which are one of the world’s rarest mammals. This is India’s first ..
The 114th meeting of Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan started New Delhi
The 114th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan has started in New Delhi on March 29, 2018. Representatives from both the sides are expected to discuss Water Treaty dispute and resolution of outstanding issues. The ..
Indus Water Treaty: World Bank offers alternate solutions
In a notable development World Bank has taken cognizance of the growing development and has paused the processes initiated by both India and Pakistan in favour of alternate solutions which are in line with the spirit of Indus Water Treaty. ..
Union Government planning to fast-track irrigation projects in Indus basin
The Union Government is planning to fast-track four projects in Indus river basin to increase irrigation area in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by nearly 2.05 lakh acres. This decision was taken after India had decided to exploit to the maximum ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
General Compendium 4
1. India & Spain : 2. Tech Mahindra 4th largest IT company 3. Some TRAI Datas4. Global Political Risk Index5. Templton Prize6. Safir: 7. China is Top in Mushrooms Production: 8. Indus Water Treaty9. Spaceport of New Mexico: 10 . ..